Matrix Recruitment is seeking candidates for a Senior Chemical Process Engineer for our manufacturing client in Wexford Town (Permanent Role / Onsite).
In this role, you’ll lead cross‑functional engineering projects, drive process improvements, and support NPD in a fast‑paced manufacturing facility.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage end‑to‑end delivery of process and capital projects – from planning to execution and commissioning.
* Collaborate across engineering, operations, and R&D teams to implement new processes and improve existing ones.
* Act as the process engineering expert in key areas such as filtration, blending, and separation.
* Lead sustainability initiatives related to energy and utility efficiency.
* Provide technical support to troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions.
* Drive technology transfer and scale‑up from development to production.
* Ensure all projects meet safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards.
What You Need
* Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering.
* 5+ years’ experience in a high‑volume, regulated environment (ideally food, beverage, distilling) manufacturing.
* Strong knowledge of chemical processes – distillation, filtration, separation, heating/cooling impacts – and ability to troubleshoot these processes.
* Able to read and interpret P&ID / process drawings from a design perspective.
* Familiar with process control/automation (PLCs, SCADA – Allen Bradley preferred) and ATEX/process safety regulations.
* Experience managing capital/process improvement projects, contractors, and suppliers.
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV in Word format to Patricia.
Full detailed job spec available on request.
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