Kenny-Whelan are sourcing a Process Engineer for a permanent position with benefits, for our client , a Sterile Infant Nutrition manufacturing plant in Macroom, West Cork

Contact Jenn Dinan on 0214665408 and send your CV via the link below

PROCESS ENGINEER

Operating in a progressive and production focused Engineering Team, reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager, the Process Engineer has direct responsibility for delivery of process excellence in a top class spray drying facility.

Responsibilities And KPI's

Project Design & Delivery

• Assist and Manage the delivery of key projects that have an impact on the site objectives.
• Implement our engineering guidelines and DBN quality GMP’s.
• Integrate lean design and performance as key target of the project in the Call for Tenders.
• Follow up of the tenders for the different contractors and discuss lay-out, P&ID’s, utilities, etc..
• Analyse the offers and participate to the recommendation and contractors selection with project Manager in order to endure optimized capex / operation investments.
• Follow up the execution of the equipment works (including acceptance tests, regular visits)
• Ensure the project is in compliance within budget and schedule.
• Ensure support, training and knowledge transfer to the future plant staff regarding processes and equipment
• Coordinate all the suppliers involved in the scope.
• Coordinate the qualification and validation tests.
• Organize and realise the start-up of all the process equipment.
• Support the production team during the ramp up of the process equipment .
  
  

Manage Process Reliability & Capability

• Develop the capability of all processes to meet customer specifications
• Maintain complex in house processes to ensure stability
• Deliver new projects and solutions that ensure a constant rate of continuous improvement
• Keep up to date with ever changing technological environment, equipment changes and product changes
• Monitor and Improve OE - Track and process line reliability and performance. Identify bottlenecks within the process, report and conduct root cause analysis with relevant team members
• Perform regular fault finding and troubleshooting activities to ensure sustainable process reliability
  
  

Identify and Plan Systems Activities

• Drive cross-functional investigations on problems/deviations including defining corrective and preventive actions
  
  

Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering function
• 2 years+ mechanical / process engineering experience, ideally in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other regulated industry essential
• 2 years+ of related work experience in a GMP manufacturing environment designing and implementing projects / process improvements
• Knowledge of Engineering regulatory/code requirements to Irish, European and International Codes, Standards and Practices
• Proficient in the use of MS Office tools
• Proven Problem solving and Trouble Shooting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels across multiple functions of the organisation
• Lean Six Sigma Methodology experience
• Experience in standardisation and improvement of processes
  
  

Functional Competencies

• Excellent communicator with all levels of organisation
• Proven to deliver the highest quality results through a structured approach, within budget and on time
• Mature outlook who can manage conflicting and demanding schedules
• Positive and flexible approach to delivering agreed objective
• Embodies ‘safety first culture’ with full and thorough commitment to the highest of safety standards
• Logical and methodical approach to work practices and processes with the ability to plan processes
• A team player who can galvanise support for achieving key objectives
• Capable of taking the lead in change and seeking out improvements
• Strong support for high quality and hygiene standards
• Strong knowledge of process valving
  
  

All applications will be treated with the strictest if confidence . CV's to Jenn Dinan at [email protected]

Or call 0214665408