Equipment Lead

Morgan McKinley; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Project Equipment Lead to join a premier biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization in Limerick. You will oversee cross-functional site teams and major vendors on high-value CAPEX equipment projects, from design through FAT, C&Q, and commissioning.

You will develop end-to-end plans, manage budgets and schedules, direct external suppliers, and mentor engineering, QA, procurement and operations teams while ensuring cGMP compliance and CE markings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or related) or Project Management.
• Minimum 5+ years of dedicated engineering experience managing capital projects in biopharma manufacturing.
• Proven track record leading equipment-focused CAPEX projects (design, vendor management, FAT, commissioning).
• Deep understanding of cGMP regulations, safety clearances, CE marking, and change control processes.
• Strong leadership, risk mitigation, and communication to direct vendors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end project plans, master timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across equipment phases from design through FAT, C&Q.
• Direct external equipment suppliers and vendors, overseeing procurement, shipping, logistics, and site delivery.
• Lead, direct, and mentor multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, QA, procurement, and operations.
• Drive site installation schedules and coordinate vendor activities for seamless equipment integration.
• Monitor progress, perform risk assessments, implement mitigations, and present updates to senior management.
• Enforce safety and quality standards across lifecycles, complying with CE, cGMP, and internal policies.

Skills

Project leadership

Vendor management

Risk mitigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Engineering or PM degree

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Equipment Lead to join a premier global biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization in Limerick. Operating out of a state-of-the-art European facility, this role will lead and coordinate cross-functional site teams and major vendors through high-value CAPEX equipment projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and drive end-to-end project plans, master timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across all equipment phases from initial design and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) through to commissioning and qualification (C&Q).

Direct external equipment suppliers and vendors, overseeing procurement, shipping, logistics, and site delivery to ensure commercial accountability and swift issue resolution.

Lead, direct, and mentor multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, quality assurance, procurement, and operations to maintain alignment with core milestones.

Drive site installation schedules, coordinate vendor activities, and manage cross-functional interfaces to ensure seamless equipment integration.

Monitor progress against critical project deliverables, conduct regular risk assessments, implement targeted mitigation strategies, and present concise updates to senior management.

Enforce rigorous safety and quality standards across all project lifecycles, ensuring strict compliance with internal policies, CE assessments, equipment safety clearances, and cGMP regulatory guidelines.

Skills, Attributes & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or related discipline) or Project Management.

Minimum 5+ years of dedicated engineering experience managing capital projects within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment

Proven track record leading major equipment-focused CAPEX projects, including design, vendor management, FAT, and commissioning.

Deep understanding of cGMP regulations, safety clearances, CE marking standards, and formal change control processes.

Excellent leadership, risk-mitigation, and communication skills with a proven ability to direct third-party vendors and align cross-functional stakeholder groups.