Mechanical / Process Engineer – Shift Positions

Mechanical / Process Engineer – Shift Positions (3 Vacancies)

Location: Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

Employment Type: Contract

Working Pattern: Shift-Based

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Positions Available: 3

About the Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for three Mechanical / Process Engineers to join a leading global biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Dublin.

These contract opportunities will involve providing technical engineering support to manufacturing operations within a highly regulated GMP environment, with a particular focus on equipment performance, troubleshooting, reliability and continuous improvement.

We are seeking engineers with strong mechanical, process or manufacturing equipment engineering backgrounds who are comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly Aseptic Fill & Finish or Sterile Manufacturing , would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on mechanical and process engineering support to manufacturing operations during shift activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues affecting manufacturing equipment and production processes, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Support equipment reliability, performance optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate equipment failures, recurring process issues and manufacturing deviations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality and Automation teams to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently and in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Support technical investigations, deviations, CAPAs and change control activities.
• Assist with equipment modifications, process improvements and the implementation of engineering solutions.
• Provide technical support for preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and ensure compliance with site safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to maintaining high levels of equipment availability, operational efficiency and manufacturing performance.

Skills & Experience

Essential / Core Requirements

• Degree or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a mechanical, process, equipment or manufacturing engineering role within an industrial or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing equipment, mechanical systems and production processes.
• Experience investigating equipment-related issues and implementing sustainable engineering solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Willingness and ability to work a shift-based schedule.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing.
• Exposure to aseptic processing, sterile manufacturing or Fill & Finish operations.
• Experience with pharmaceutical filling lines, isolators, formulation systems or associated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and regulated manufacturing practices.
• Familiarity with root-cause analysis, deviations, CAPAs and change control procedures.
• Experience supporting equipment reliability and continuous improvement programmes.

Suitable Professional Backgrounds

We would welcome applications from candidates currently working in positions such as:

• Mechanical Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Process Equipment Engineer
• Manufacturing Support Engineer
• Equipment Engineer
• Reliability Engineer
• Maintenance / Manufacturing Engineer

Candidates with strong hands-on engineering experience supporting complex manufacturing equipment are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to work within a leading global biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Three contract positions available within an established manufacturing operation.
• Exposure to technically challenging manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Opportunity to develop further experience within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Apply Now

If you are a Mechanical, Process or Equipment Engineer with a strong technical background in manufacturing operations and are interested in exploring a new contract opportunity in Dublin, we would welcome your application.

Apply directly through LinkedIn or contact us for a confidential discussion.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.