Lead Process Project Engineer - Pharma Equipment & Integration

Morgan McKinley; Athlone; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Process Project Engineer to lead major equipment packages for a large-scale capital expansion in oral solid dosage manufacturing. You will oversee end-to-end lifecycle from design and vendor selection through installation, verification, and site integration for cleanroom processing equipment.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years leading cross-functional engineering project teams in regulated industries.
• Pharma OSD experience is highly advantageous; biologics or medical devices also considered.
• Experience with equipment validation (VMP/VPL) and FAT/IQ/OQ/PQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, vendors, and engineering contractors to deliver cleanroom processing equipment packages.
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• Oversee the full qualification lifecycle (URS, DQ/DR, IQ/OQ/PQ) including FAT/SAT.
• Coordinate interfaces across process, electrical, automation, facilities, IT/OT for utility hookups and P&IDs.
• Manage detailed project timelines, budgets, change controls, and reporting.
• Drive risk management and quality across design, build, and implementation.
• Engage with equipment suppliers; conduct FAT and present updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Lifecycle management

Cross-functional coordination

Budget & schedule control

Risk management

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Pharma/OSD experience

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Process Project Engineer to lead major equipment packages for a large-scale capital expansion in oral solid dosage manufacturing. You will oversee end-to-end lifecycle from design and vendor selection through installation, verification, and site integration for cleanroom processing equipment.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.