Process Engineering Manager

Process Engineering Manager

Location: Craigavon and Dundalk
Hours / Shifts / Pattern: Full-time – 14 Month Contract
Business Unit: Clinical Services
Open To: Internal & External Candidates
Ref No.: HRJOB11514/1
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

The Opportunity

Almac Clinical Services is at the forefront of supporting clinical drug development through high-quality manufacturing, packaging and distribution services. Our Engineering function plays a crucial role in ensuring that our facilities, equipment and processes operate safely, reliably and in full compliance with regulatory standards.

As Process Engineering Manager, you will lead and develop a team of Process Improvement Engineers, Equipment Supervisors and Technicians, acting as a subject matter expert across key manufacturing and packaging processes. Your role will focus on driving continuous improvement, optimising equipment performance and embedding a strong culture of operational excellence across our Craigavon and Dundalk sites.

On a day-to-day basis, you will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and other cross‑functional teams to improve efficiency, reliability and compliance. You will be actively involved in improvement projects, equipment lifecycle planning, audits, new equipment introduction and the coaching and development of your team.

This is a highly visible leadership role offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a regulated, fast‑paced clinical services environment.

What you need to be successful

You will be an experienced engineering professional with a proven ability to lead teams, improve complex processes and operate confidently within a regulated manufacturing environment. You enjoy solving problems, driving change and developing others while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Essential criteria:

• Degree‑level qualification or equivalent in an Engineering or Manufacturing discipline
• Significant experience developing and deploying continuous improvement initiatives in a similar environment
• Experience with pharmaceutical or manufacturing operations
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop engineering teams
• Experience investigating equipment or process failures and implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Experience using continuous improvement techniques (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, SMED, 5S, root cause analysis)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

Desirable criteria:

• Certified Lean Practitioner
• Experience with control systems such as PLC, BMS or SCADA

How to apply

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm Friday 5th June 2026.