Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a highly advanced biologics manufacturing site in Kerry. The role provides on‑site technical support, equipment optimisation and contributes to continuous improvement across the facility.

Key responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing operations and equipment systems.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to optimise equipment design, reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain technical procedures, guides and training materials.
• Lead problem‑solving activities and support process‑improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency and performance.
• Support validation, commissioning and qualification activities in partnership with Validation teams.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing and continuous‑improvement projects.
• Support aseptic filling and lyophilisation processes and equipment performance.
• Provide troubleshooting for PLC and SCADA control systems.
• Assist in establishing operational best practices, procedures and manufacturing standards.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, health & safety and site quality standards.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in biologics, pharmaceutical or regulated GMP manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem‑solving capability.
• Experience with aseptic filling and lyophilisation processes (preferred).
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, process systems and automation infrastructure.
• Exposure to PLC and SCADA systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience supporting validation, commissioning or qualification activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Required skills

• PLC
• SCADA
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Equipment design optimisation
• Validation activities
• Commissioning
• Qualification
• Automation infrastructure
• Lean manufacturing
• Process optimisation
• Aseptic filling
• Lyophilisation