Lead Process Engineer | Oral Solid Dosage | Athlone
We're currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a leading multinational pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Athlone, supporting a significant investment in oral solid dosage manufacturing capabilities.

The successful candidate will act as a Process and Equipment SME, supporting the design, introduction, qualification and start-up of new OSD manufacturing processes and equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmaceutical Process Engineer to take technical ownership across a major capital programme, from early-stage design through to GMP manufacturing readiness.

Duties

• Act as Process and Equipment SME for assigned oral solid dosage manufacturing processes.
• Support engineering activities from Basis of Design through construction, commissioning, qualification and handover.
• Provide technical leadership during the introduction of new manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Support OSD unit operations including dispensing, blending, granulation, tableting and cleaning.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, equipment qualification and process validation activities.
• Ensure equipment and process designs meet GMP, quality, safety and operational requirements.
• Support technology transfer, operational readiness and GMP manufacturing start-up.
• Collaborate with engineering partners, equipment vendors and cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Develop and review engineering, process and operational documentation

• Degree in Engineering or a relevant Science discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years' experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, process engineering or equipment qualification.
• Strong knowledge of oral solid dosage manufacturing processes and equipment is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment introduction or technology transfer.
• Good understanding of GMP, process validation and Good Engineering Practice.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Availability to work on-site in Athlone five days per week, with occasional supplier-site travel if required.