Process Engineer

Project Delivery Partners Pte Ltd; Galway; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Galway is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance the efficiency and reliability of manufacturing processes. The role involves optimizing production workflows, troubleshooting daily issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s in Engineering and around 5 years of relevant experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in process documentation are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as a process engineer in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of process troubleshooting and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with process documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain production processes.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day process problems in collaboration with teams.
• Conduct process risk assessments and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Process troubleshooting

Process optimization techniques

Manufacturing operations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Process simulation or modeling tools

Job description

The Process Engineer is responsible for ensuring that manufacturing processes are efficient, cost-effective, reliable, and safe. This position is central to the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of production processes. The Process Engineer works cross-functionally to troubleshoot and resolve issues, supports technology transfer and scale-up activities, and drives process optimization projects within a regulated or manufacturing environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, optimize, and maintain production processes to meet yield, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, inefficiencies, or deviations, and develop solutions for continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day process problems in collaboration with operations, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Prepare and update key process documentation such as process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, SOPs, and batch records.
• Specify, evaluate, and implement new equipment or process changes, including piloting and scale-up activities.
• Participate in root cause analysis investigations for process deviations and implement corrective or preventive actions.
• Support startup, commissioning, and qualification of new or modified production equipment and systems.
• Conduct process risk assessments (HAZOP, FMEA) and ensure processes comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Lead or assist in process validation efforts as required (e.g., protocol drafting, execution, and reporting).
• Provide technical support for manufacturing, including hands-on problem-solving and operator training.
• Collaborate with project teams on capital projects, transfer of technology/knowledge, and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and report on process metrics, and recommend adjustments as needed to meet production goals.
• Identify and implement cost reduction projects without compromising quality or compliance.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 5 years’ experience as a process engineer in a manufacturing or regulated (e.g., pharma, biotech, food, chemical) environment.
• Strong knowledge of process troubleshooting, optimization techniques, and manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with key process documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, SOPs, validation protocols).
• Good understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (e.g., cGMP,).
• Solid analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with process simulation or modeling tools is a plus.
• Willingness to work on-site and respond to process-related issues as needed.