Biopharma Project Engineer – GMP Commissioning

Orion Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group Life Sciences is recruiting a Project Engineer for a multinational biopharmaceutical client in Louth, Ireland, on an initial 12-month contract with the potential to extend. You will provide project engineering services to commission and qualify a drug substance and drug product facility, working with the Global Engineering Team to deliver integrated services and meet project objectives.

The role requires leading cross-functional project teams, coordinating activities, and controlling

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-qualification engineering in GMP processing environments.
• Degree in Engineering (BSc/MSc/MEng) required; chemical engineering preferred.
• Proven project leadership and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project deliverables including schedules and work plans.
• Coordinate activities between stakeholders across projects.
• Manage installation, start-up, and testing of key systems through OQ.
• Ensure readiness for PQ/PPQ following OQ.
• Monitor costs and progress; provide status reports to project tiers.
• Liaise with vendors and site stakeholders to align design deliverables.

Skills

Process engineering

GMP processing

Project leadership

Team player

Communication

Presentation

Organizational skills

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc./M.Eng in Engineering (Chemistry preferred)

Job description

Orion Group Life Sciences is recruiting a Project Engineer for a multinational biopharmaceutical client in Louth, Ireland, on an initial 12-month contract with the potential to extend. You will provide project engineering services to commission and qualify a drug substance and drug product facility, working with the Global Engineering Team to deliver integrated services and meet project objectives.

The role requires leading cross-functional project teams, coordinating activities, and controlling