GMP Manufacturing Project Engineer (Mechanical) – Onsite

Morgan McKinley; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Project Engineer (Mechanical) for a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Limerick. This contract role targets professionals who thrive in a fast-paced GMP environment, delivering cross-functional collaboration and hands-on technical execution.

The role focuses on mechanical equipment and facility projects, requiring on-site work 5 days a week, with strong validation, commissioning, and vendor coordination capabilities to meet tight timelines and quality

Qualifications

• Requires a third-level degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2+ years in a GMP/regulatory environment (Medical Device/Pharma/MedTech).
• Strong expertise in mechanical equipment scoping, troubleshooting, commissioning, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end project execution for mechanical equipment, utilities, and facility projects from scoping to handover.
• Utilise paperless validation tools (e.g., KNEAT) to execute validation protocols and commissioning docs in GDP/cGMP-compliant ways.
• Oversee specifications, P&IDs, URS creation, vendor reviews, and FAT/SAT protocols for complex automated lines and systems.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Maintenance, EHS and Automation to resolve roadblocks and perform safety risk assessments.
• Coordinate with vendors and OEMs to ensure deliverables meet timelines, budgets and safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project engineering

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

KNEAT

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Project Engineer (Mechanical) for a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Limerick. This contract role targets professionals who thrive in a fast-paced GMP environment, delivering cross-functional collaboration and hands-on technical execution.

The role focuses on mechanical equipment and facility projects, requiring on-site work 5 days a week, with strong validation, commissioning, and vendor coordination capabilities to meet tight timelines and quality