Facilities Engineer

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Dunboyne; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Dunboyne is seeking a Facilities Engineer to support operations and ensure compliance with safety and quality assurance standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management and problem-solving skills, with a third level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline required. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will collaborate with cross-functional teams. Apply today for this impactful role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of facilities management requirements to ensure compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support operations of Site Facilities Services.
• Ensure cGMP compliance and create Facilities SOPs.
• Manage and enhance KPIs for Facilities management.
• Conduct training for team on SOPs and safety.

Skills

Problem Solving

Lean methodologies

Compliance auditing

Change management

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of SAP

Education

Third level qualification in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Engineer at Dunboyne. They will support operations of Site Facilities Services. They will be involved with providers in areas including Security, GMP and Non-GMP Cleaning, Waste Management, Catering, Building and Fabric maintenance. The Facilities Engineer will be involved working closely with safety and quality assurance to ensure compliance and efficiency in the day to day running of site facilities.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of assigned site activities including short and long-term business priorities and objectives through regular communication with other functions.
• Ensure cGMP compliance adherence, participate in audit/inspection preparation and be responsible owning and creating Facilities SOPs, supporting deviations & CAPA’s.
• Manage and enhance KPI’s related to Facilities management to achieve focused area targets.
• As necessary, conducts or directs training activity for the team, including but not limited to, SOPs, skill qualifications, safety, quality and other related communications.
• Notifies and escalates issues needing resolution in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates effectively in a various cross functional workstreams to ensure operational support and adapting working models as necessary.
• Ensure EHS compliance adherence, participate in audit/inspection preparation and be responsible owning and creating Facilities SOPs, supporting deviations & CAPA’s.
• Improve Waste management activities by implementing KPIs and waste reduction initiatives aligned with sustainability goals.

What skills you will need:

• Knowledge of and experience in applying Problem Solving and Lean methodologies to prevent re-occurring issues, develop effective and efficient operating models.
• Compliance auditing / Inspection experience including regulatory agency such as HSA, HPRA and internal audits.
• Change management skills with a continuous improvement focus.
• Understanding of key facilities management requirements to ensure compliance with all EHS standards including our SN’s and the QMS.
• Ability to Present at relevant forum. E.g. monthly scorecard reviews, business improvement meeting.
• The candidate should ideally possess a third level qualification in Engineering, Facilities or science-related discipline.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required, ability to interact professionally with all staff, both up and down the organization.
• Knowledge of computerized systems (SAP) and documentation practices.
• Some Demonstrated experience in Biologics, pharmaceutical and/or chemical manufacturing operation (e.g. Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, etc.).

As a company, we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Applied Engineering, Automation Systems, Bioprocessing, Business Decisions, Business Management, cGMP Compliance, Change Control Processes, Chemical Manufacturing, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Electrical Systems, Facilities Services, Facility Management, GMP Compliance, Internal Inspection, Maintenance Processes, Maintenance Supervision, Management Process, Mechanical Systems, Process Control, Production Operations {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/28/2025

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Requisition ID:R356768