Enhancing Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) for powders
* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering
* Dealing with powders/granules processes.
* Design of complex technical products: knowledge of design lifecycle from concept through to production.
Optional Experience
* Hands-on working with powder flow analysis tools and techniques, such as flowability tests and powder characterisation.
* Familiarity with simulation software for powder behaviour modelling and process optimisation.
* Experience with cGMP, FDA regulations, and other quality standards.
* Precision engineering design and fabrication.
* CAD Skills – SolidWorks
* Experience in Spectroscopy and/or Process Analysis Technology (PAT)
Hybrid Workplace
Flexible 1-2 days working from home per week
Other Requirements
* Permission to live & work in the Republic of Ireland
* Willing to travel occasionally within the UK and overseas (estimated 15%).
Personality
* Strong Team Player.
* A Self-Starter with initiative.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
* Able to use workshop and laboratory tools for development builds and qualification testing.
* Ability to communicate and present technical information at all levels, both report-based and verbal.
* Commercial acumen to support successful decision making.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
Job Purpose / Objectives:
The role will support development of our engineered products but using advanced powder flow characterizations, creating innovative test methods to ensure accurate analysis and optimization of powder handling processes for diverse industrial applications. Products developed are used primarily in the pharmaceutical sector, with potential for expansion into food and fine chemical manufacturing.
Key Accountabilities:
* Prepare detailed product specifications in collaboration with product stakeholders.
* Conduct detailed lab-based investigations and perform technical trials and simulations to assess powder flow characteristics and develop solutions.
* Material/equipment specification and selection.
* Prototyping and support for verification testing, risk assessments, DFMEAs and validation exercises.
* Collaborate with internal compliance team and certification agencies to ensure products conform to all current regulations and standards.
* Work closely with all cross functional teams to ensure a smooth transition of new products into production.
* Provide technical assistance to the Production, Service and Sales teams and customers as required.
* Undertake and support Engineering Change Requests, promoting thorough documentation control and lessons learned.
* Support the development of departmental processes, procedures and best practice.
* Drive root cause analysis exercises to analyse problems and deliver optimal solutions.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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