Production Process Engineer
WHC Lab Group · Newcastle, Co. Wicklow · Full-time, on site, shift-based
About WHCLab Group
WHCLab Group is a biotechnology company built around fermentation and precision fermentation. From brewing and distilling to enzyme development, animal and human health solutions, biotechnology ingredients, contract fermentation and drying, we cover the full spectrum of what fermentation can do. Our mission is simple: push innovation and manufacturing excellence forward across the biotechnology and fermentation sectors.
We're now looking for a Production Process Engineer to take real ownership of process performance at our Wicklow site.
Why this role is different
Most process engineering roles put you in one corner of one process. This one doesn't. You'll work across the lab, fermentation, drying, packaging and QC — the full journey from strain to finished product. You'll have broad technical scope, direct access to senior leadership, and the chance to see your decisions play out end to end.
What you'll do
- Lead, coach and develop a team of production operators
- Champion a Zero Harm safety culture and uphold EHS standards without compromise
- Investigate deviations, run trials and deliver measurable process improvements
- Collaborate closely with lab, QC, engineering and commercial teams
- Work a shift-based pattern, including nights
- Travel occasionally as the role requires
What you'll bring
- A relevant third-level qualification in chemical, process, biochemical, biotech or food engineering
- 3+ years' experience in a production or process environment — fermentation, brewing, distilling, food, pharma or similar
- Strong technical, analytical and Excel skills
- Sharp attention to detail; in fermentation, small variables become big problems
- Initiative, energy and the confidence to own a decision
- Flexibility when the process demands it, and a team-first attitude
What we offer
- Competitive salary, negotiable on experience, with annual pay reviews
- Shift premium
- Additional days off built into the shift pattern
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Broad technical scope and direct access to senior leadership
- 24 days holidays
- Real growth, we're scaling, and we'd rather promote from within
- A team you'll actually like, regular lunches, brunches, and a genuinely sociable culture
Please note: this role is fully on site in Newcastle, Co. Wicklow, and full-time access to a vehicle is required.
Pay: €40,000.00-€50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
