Are you a highly driven Process Engineer with a passion for automation, continuous improvement, and technical problem-solving? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment where innovation, collaboration, and excellence are at the forefront.
As a key technical leader within the manufacturing team, the Process Engineer will be responsible for driving process optimisation and continuous improvement across automated machinery and high-speed packaging systems.
Location: Meath
Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Responsibilities
Lead and support continuous improvement (CI) initiatives focused on equipment reliability, waste reduction, cost optimisation, and overall process efficiency using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Conduct structured investigations into product non-conformances and machine breakdowns, ensuring effective root cause analysis and timely CAPA implementation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce and validate new equipment, processes, and technologies.
Liaise closely with Operations, Technical, and Quality teams internally, and with equipment suppliers externally, to resolve production and technical issues.
Promote a hands-on, data-driven approach to process improvement and problem solving.
Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and quality system requirements.
Support the technical development and training of operators and technicians to enhance on-site capability.
Maintain effective technical documentation, reports, and performance tracking in line with site and divisional standards.
Requirements:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a continuous improvement, automation, or technical leadership role within manufacturing, ideally with high-speed automated packaging systems.
Proven record of delivering process improvements, waste elimination, and data-driven problem-solving initiatives.
Strong analytical skills with experience in root cause analysis (RCA) and Lean/CI methodologies.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, process flows, and equipment manuals.
Competent in using CMMS data, downtime analysis tools, and software such as Excel, Power BI, or MES systems.
Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with strong presentation ability.
Project management capability and flexibility to adapt within a fast-paced, changing environment.
Lean Six Sigma certification.
Knowledge of control systems (PLCs, sensors, HMIs).
Experience within regulated or standards-driven industries (e.g. food, beverage, consumer goods, or medical devices).
Strong facilitation and technical writing skills.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Barry Forde or email barry.forde@osborne.ie If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
