Senior Chemical Engineer – Limerick (Permanent Role)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a
Senior Chemical Engineer
to join a leading manufacturing facility based in
Limerick
. This position offers the chance to play a key role in a high-performing production environment, working with advanced process systems and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
The Role
As Senior Chemical Engineer, you will take ownership of a key area within the production process, ensuring consistent performance, reliability, and quality output. You'll act as a technical lead for your section, supporting both production and maintenance teams, identifying process improvements, and driving operational efficiency.
This is a hands-on, technically focused role requiring initiative, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently within a structured and safety-driven manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and optimise performance within an assigned area of the production process.
* Monitor and analyse process data to identify opportunities for improvement.
* Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process optimisation activities.
* Contribute to projects involving process upgrades, commissioning, and new equipment.
* Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Candidate Requirements
* Degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering
(essential).
* Minimum
4 years' experience
in a process or manufacturing environment.
* Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
* Proven ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision.
* Experience in heavy manufacturing, bio/pharma, alumina, or general process industries is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
What's on Offer
* Permanent, full-time position based in
Limerick
.
* Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE).
* Opportunity to work on technically challenging, large-scale processes.
* Genuine career progression potential within a global industrial group.