Jenn at Wallace Myers International is recruiting a PROCESS ENGINEER

for our client in West Cork. This is a Permanent opportunity with competitive salary package and benefits

Join a Global Leader Driving Innovation in Nutritional Manufacturing
Our client is a world-class manufacturer of infant nutrition products, operating to pharmaceutical-grade standards in a sterile environment. Utilizing advanced spray-dried processes this site offers a unique opportunity for professionals to leverage their expertise in a highly regulated, cutting-edge setting.

With exciting development plans underway this is a chance to join a global organization at the forefront of innovation and growth. If you're looking for a role that combines technical excellence with long-term career potential, we'd love to hear from you.

The West Cork Supply Point is a strategic spray drying factory within the division, being a major supplier of infant formula to other plants within the network

Permanent | On-site | Competitive Salary & Benefits | Career Progression

We are seeking a PROCESS ENGINEER to join our team. The site operates in a regulated environment with automated continuous-processing technologies and supplies products to international markets.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role supporting day-to-day manufacturing performance, capital projects, new technology introduction and continuous improvement.

The Process Engineer will:

• Monitor and optimise production process performance (yield, throughput, energy, quality KPIs)
• Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting for process deviations and equipment issues
• Support capital projects, including equipment upgrades and commissioning of new process lines
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, Quality and CI teams to deliver improvements
• Maintain and update process documentation, SOPs and validation records
• Support OEE, efficiency and waste-reduction initiatives
• Collaborate with vendors/OEMs on equipment upgrades and process improvements
• Identify automation and control opportunities to improve reliability and consistency
• Provide engineering support for deviation investigations and change controls

Electrical Component (Desirable but not essential)

This is a process engineering role first and foremost, but experience in one or more of the following is an advantage:

• Troubleshooting instrumentation, sensors and control loops
• Working knowledge of MCCs / VSDs / PLC-controlled equipment
• Experience partnering with E&I vendors / contractors
• Understanding of electrical isolation and LOTO requirements
• Ability to read P&IDs and basic electrical schematics

This level of capability is useful, but full electrical qualifications are not required.

About You

To succeed, you will have:

• Degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
• 1-4 years' experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FMCG / food / pharma / biotech / medical devices)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with real ownership mindset
• Experience supporting production performance, troubleshooting and/or CI projects
• Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment

Bonus experience (not essential):

• Powder handling, spray drying, evaporation or filtration
• Hygienic design or CIP / hygienic utilities
• Lean / Six Sigma methodologies

Why This Role

This role suits someone who enjoys real responsibility and visible impact

• Exposure to both daily operations and capital projects
• Work in a site with significant upcoming investment and new process capability

This is an excellent next step for an engineer who wants to accelerate their development and broaden their technical skills across process, automation, and equipment upgrades.

How to Apply

Please apply via the link below

For a confidential discussion before applying, please contact:
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