Manufacturing Process Engineer

Adhesive Technologies Engineering Production Ireland, Dublin, Leinster Full Time Regular
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About this Position

As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our reactive chemical processes. You’ll develop deep technical expertise, support scale-up and new product introduction, and lead improvements that enhance yield, quality, and process performance. 

What you´ll do

  • Develop deep expertise in the site’s reactive chemical processes, associated equipment, and supporting systems.
  • Ensure safe operation of all processes, proactively identifying and resolving technical or operational issues.
  • Optimize processes to achieve consistent quality, performance, and improved yields, while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing yield, reducing waste, and enhancing process efficiency.
  • Collaborate with R&D teams to support product transfers, trials, and scale-ups from lab to production scale.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, develop proposals and concepts, and work with the engineering team to implement solutions.
  • Commission and embed new processes and equipment, ensuring smooth handover into routine operations.
  • Support and act as the key technical stakeholder in risk assessments, process hazard analyses, and safety reviews, ensuring these are fully completed before implementing any process changes or new projects.
  • Provide technical training and guidance to operators and support staff to ensure knowledge transfer and safe practices.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support troubleshooting activities and root cause investigations in response to quality, safety, or production deviations.

What makes you a good fit

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline (required).
  • Experience in reactive chemical processing, including handling of flammable solvents at scale (highly desirable).
  • Knowledge of process safety standards (e.g., HAZOP, PHA, ATEX,etc.).
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams including R&D, quality, and engineering.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Performance bonus / incentives
  • Competitive Pension & Life Assurance - Company contributes up to 10% of basic salary
  • Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance - VHI
  • Flexi-time Policy

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 25088624

Job Locations: Ireland, Leinster, Dublin

Contact information for application-related questions: RecruitmentUKIE@henkel.com

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How is work at Henkel

Sobre a Henkel

Com base num forte legado de cerca de 150 anos, estamos a liderar o caminho para reimaginar e melhorar a vida todos os dias. Hoje e para as próximas gerações. Através das nossas marcas e tecnologias inovadoras e sustentáveis, e das nossas equipas em todo o mundo. A Henkel ocupa posições de liderança em negócios industriais e de consumo: o nosso portfólio inclui reconhecidos produtos de cuidado capilar, detergentes e amaciadores para roupa, bem como adesivos, selantes e revestimentos funcionais. 

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