Lead Process Engineer

Co Dublin
€80,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

24 days ago

Sigmar is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to drive improvements in production efficiency, capital projects, and maintenance operations at our clients high-volume meat packing facility. The role also involves preparing the site for regulatory changes, including the 2030 F-gas refrigeration compliance.Key Responsibilities

Improve efficiency across packaging lines by:
Reducing downtime
Increasing yield through better use of primal cuts
Implement automation technologies (e.g. vision inspection, auto-loading)
Monitor and report on KPIs including:

-OEE-Waste reduction (target
0.7%)-Energy consumption

Lead capital projects, including:

-Refrigeration system replacement for 2030 F-gas compliance-Vendor selection, budgeting, and phased rollout-Managing vendor relationships

Support a 5-year asset replacement strategy (e.g. mincers, sealers, thermoformers)
Minimise production disruption (20M+ packs/year) during equipment upgrades
Manage Maintenance Manager and team of 5 FTEs to:
Deliver preventative maintenance on key assets
Resolve breakdowns within 1 hour
Build a skills matrix and training plan for the team

Experience:
7+ years in food manufacturing engineering
3+ years in meat or poultry processing
Proven track record leading €1M+ CAPEX projects
Knowledge of refrigeration systems (F-gas, ammonia, CO₂)

Technical Skills:

Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred)
AutoCAD or SolidWorks proficiency

Personal Qualities

Strategic thinker with long-term planning ability
Strong communicator who can influence across departments
Practical and hands-on, comfortable on the factory floor

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