Job Title
Process Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join our team in a leading manufacturing company.
This is an exciting time to bring new products and technologies to the site. The Process Engineer will be responsible for providing technical assistance for equipment/machinery and all aspects of performance around the production and packaging of products to meet customer requirements, FDA, HPRA, EPA and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide technical assistance for equipment/machinery and all aspects of performance.
* Assist with management, engineering, process improvement, equipment reliability, and control system activities.
* Identify, plan, schedule, manage and communicate on production related projects to all affected stakeholders.
* Ensure systems, equipment, and products operate at optimal levels and meet Business Unit (BU) needs by preventing failures and maximizing uptime.
* Analyse equipment failure data, conduct root cause analysis, develop and implement new procedures and processes to prevent reoccurrence.
* Implement lean technologies such as standard work, visualisation boards.
* Support the BU by developing robust process and systems to ensure delivery of effective quality.
* Ensure that line processes, equipment and materials are maintained to deliver consistent, reliable and predictable process performance and product quality.
* Develop & implement systems & structure to minimise technical downtime on the line.
* Resolve technical issues in an effective & timely manner with the technical team to support operations.
* Drive continuous improvement and process efficiency programs, i.e., OEE, OPEX, RCA, RCM and productivity output for the BU.
* Manage external vendors and services for equipment and technology in the BU along with Manufacturing.
* Manage technical documentation, reports, files, logs and records for the BU.
* Assist with the trending, monitoring, performance of equipment and the reduction of unplanned downtime.
* Help manage, track and monitor the relevant KPIs for the Technical Team.
* Assist with the trending, monitoring and reduction of repeat deviations associated with the equipment and technology in the BU.
* Generate and approve associated change controls and relevant protocols.
* Help support the BU during regulatory and compliance audits.
Requirements:
* Third level qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering.
* 4+ years experience working in high volume automated manufacturing environment performing a similar role is essential.
* Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
* Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements in a pharmaceutical GMP environment.
* Excellent documentation skills.
* Excellent digital literacy with experience using Maximo, One Vault, Quality software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.).