Job Description

Turn Your Process Engineering Expertise Into Manufacturing Innovation

Senior Process Engineer

Bring your process engineering expertise to a major biopharmaceutical manufacturing project, supporting the introduction of new products and manufacturing processes into a commercial production environment.

Based in Dublin, Ireland, this 12-month contract offers the opportunity to contribute to a Technology Transfer project, lead technical investigations and drive process improvements. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams to strengthen manufacturing performance, support new product introduction and ensure processes meet quality and regulatory standards.

What you'll achieve (and why it matters)

• Support the introduction and transfer of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Lead cross-functional investigations into process deviations, identifying root causes and implementing CAPA.
• Drive process improvements through Lean Six Sigma projects, Kaizen events and structured problem-solving.
• Apply data analysis to identify process trends, improve performance and support technical decision-making.
• Support change control, risk assessments and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to deliver project objectives.

Your edge (desired, not required)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5+ years' relevant experience with an MSc or 7+ years with a BSc.
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in Technology Transfer and/or New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Knowledge of biologics manufacturing, particularly upstream cell culture, downstream purification or commercial-scale drug substance production.
• Exposure to process development, characterisation, validation or Process Performance Qualification (PPQ).
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), JMP, SPC, MVDA or Process Analytical Technology (PAT).
• Strong technical investigation, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.

The next step for you

Please send your CV to danielle.johnson@nextgeneration.ie or get in touch to discuss the role further.

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