**About the Role**
We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our Applied Health & Nutrition site in Carrigaline, Ireland.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting process improvement, yield improvement, and contamination reduction across our plant.
Key Responsibilities:
* To continually improve existing processes through the elimination of process variance & delivering a consistent yield & quality of product.
* To introduce new processes & technologies that are required for delivery of the enzyme business strategy & its profit targets.
* To develop and implement the site's process improvement program within an agreed timeframe.
* Maintains a broad knowledge of industry trends & shares this with other site functions to plan for enhancing the sites manufacturing capability.
* SPECIFIES & SELECTS MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT & SETS THE STANDARDS FOR ITS OPERATION OF ALL EXISTING & NEW PROCESSES.
* Optimization of unit operations such as fermentation, filtration, spray-drying and powders blending.
* Participates in process and equipment risk assessments in order to optimize engineering design, hygienic design, personnel safety and environmental compliance.
* Support ongoing capital projects onsite.
* Identification and implementation of new technology and process technology innovation that will assist business improvement/development.
* Oversee contractors.
Requirements:
* A relevant degree in a chemical or process engineering discipline. Other engineering disciplines will be considered provided a proven track record exists in process improvement.
* Significant experience in a similar role.
* Process engineering experience in the biotechnology, food, pharmaceutical or chemical sector.
* Project management skills.
* Familiar with GMP; HACCP and Six Sigma.
* Have a good working knowledge of personal computers, MS Office, MS Project, CAD and relational databases.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Ability to apply Engineering principles in practical application.
* Ability to apply continuous improvement principles.
**What We Offer:**
* A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* The opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world's leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.