Project Engineer (Equipment)

Role Summary:

• An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer (Equipment) to join our client’s busy biopharmaceutical facility in Co. Waterford.
• We are looking for an accountable project engineer to deliver a diverse project portfolio assignment.
• Delivery of this project portfolio will be within the biopharmaceutical operations which include enzyme, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), oral dosage, medical device, laboratories & packaging operations.
• The successful candidate will schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all activities to ensure the project schedule, cost, quality and scope adherence are maintained from conception to completion.
• The assigned projects will be for a multi-million-euro portfolio.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver multiple Automation Related projects, primarily virtualisation of servers associated with live production equipment. Deployment will occur in defined shutdowns requiring excellent co-ordination.
• Management of multiple groups, Global & local ITS teams, Automation, Validation and Production teams along with specialist external contractors.
• Develop solutions along with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to upgrade control systems.
• Provide automation support and expertise in the procurement, build, commissioning and qualification of GMP equipment.
• Working in team environment on several projects deployed in a phased nature.
• Deliver on packaging, serialisation & aggregation biopharmaceutical equipment project portfolio within the biopharmaceutical operations which include enzyme, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), oral dosage, medical device, laboratories & packaging operations.
• Perform procurement, acceptance of equipment & associated infrastructure on behalf of the company and report regularly on project status throughout the project lifecycle. Management of end-to-end project lifecycle is key to success.
• Ensure compliance environmental, health and safety codes practices, approved project KPIs, performance standards and specifications are maintained.
• Liaise with external and internal customers, suppliers, and vendors to define and deliver right first-time project deployment.
• Chair and Interaction with assigned project teams to interpret their requirements and ensure approval to align project scope as requested.
• Assign responsibilities, mentor project team and maintain accurate project planning documentation as defined by the company’s stage gate model for project delivery.
• Communicate effectively with weekly reports to management and senior stakeholders.
• Support to other project participants to overcome obstacles when they present themselves.
• Review engineering deliverables, initiate site change controls and associate documentation required by the project life cycle.
• Responsible for delivering performance metrics for budget, schedule, scope and quality adherence.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or equivalent Engineering discipline. Masters Degree would be an advantage.
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in a project management role.
• Detailed knowledge of cGMP pharmaceutical environment with strong automation experience
• Exemplary communication, dedication and keen focus on delivering key to success withing the role.

Please note, we do not require agency assistance with this role.