Equipment Project Engineer

Hyper Recruitment Solutions; Waterford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an Equipment Project Engineer (Production Equipment) to lead and deliver key equipment and facility projects within a highly regulated biopharmaceutical environment in Co Waterford. The role focuses on production upgrades, CQV activities, and GMP-compliant operations to ensure smooth manufacturing processes.

The role is a 12-month contract with potential extension, requiring a degree in engineering and experience in GMP environments.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Process, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience leading engineering projects in pharmaceutical or biotech GMP environments; ~2–3 years post graduation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery including scope, schedule, cost, safety, quality and compliance.
• Lead design reviews ensuring alignment with URS, GMP/GDP, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, OEMs and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Oversee procurement processes, equipment acceptance, documentation and change control.
• Support CQV activities including FATs, protocol reviews and qualification documentation.
• Maintain project governance, reporting and documentation control for audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Biopharma GMP

CQV

Regulatory compliance

Education

Process/Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial Engineering degree or higher

Job description

We are currently looking for an Equipment Project Engineer (Production Equipment) to join a leading biopharmaceutical company in Co Waterford. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineering professional to oversee and deliver key equipment and facility projects within a highly regulated environment. With a focus on project delivery, you will play a vital role in supporting production upgrades, CQV activities, and GMP-compliant operations to ensure smooth manufacturing processes.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance are embedded throughout. If you thrive in a dynamic, process-driven setting and possess a strong background in pharmaceutical or biotech engineering projects, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

This is an initial 12 month contract with possible extension.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Your duties as the Equipment Project Engineer will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• As the Equipment Project Engineer, you will manage end-to-end project delivery including scope, schedule, cost, safety, quality, and compliance.
• As the Equipment Project Engineer, you will lead design reviews, ensuring alignment with URS, GMP/GDP, and regulatory standards.
• As the Equipment Project Engineer, you will coordinate with contractors, OEMs, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• As the Equipment Project Engineer, you will oversee procurement processes, equipment acceptance, documentation, and change control.
• As the Equipment Project Engineer, you will support CQV activities including FATs, protocol reviews, and qualification documentation.
• As the Equipment Project Engineer, you will maintain project governance, reporting, and documentation control to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

Role Requirements

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Equipment Project Engineer, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

• A Degree or higher level in Process, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience leading engineering projects in pharmaceutical or biotech GMP environments. We are seeking someone who has initiative, will to learn and is a self starter ~ 2 to 3 years post graduation.
• Strong knowledge of GMP/GDP, validation lifecycle, cleanroom standards, and aseptic processing.
• Experience with production equipment upgrades, facility projects, and CQV processes.

Key Words: engineering / project management / biopharmaceutical / GMP / CQV / validation / facility upgrades / regulatory compliance / quality assurance / pharmaceutical manufacturing / Pharma / Biotech / Biotechnology

"Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career."