Manufacturing Project Engineer

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

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer (Mechanical) to join a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Limerick. This high-impact contract role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced GMP environment, balancing cross-functional collaboration with end-to-end technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end project execution, mechanical equipment, utility, and facility project lifecycles from initial scoping, and delivery through to installation, C&Q, and final site handover.

Utilise paperless validation tools (e.g., KNEAT) to execute change controls, validation protocols, and commissioning documentation in full compliance with GDP and cGMP standards.

Oversee technical specifications, P&IDs, URS creation, vendor package reviews, and FAT/SAT protocols for complex automated production lines and mechanical systems.

Partner closely with Quality, Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Automation teams to resolve technical roadblocks, lead safety risk assessments, and execute site updates seamlessly.

Liaise with external vendors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and mechanical contractors to ensure deliverables meet tight timelines, budget constraints, and safety guidelines.

Skills, Attributes & Experience

Third-level degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

2+ years of hands-on project engineering experience within a highly regulated GMP environment (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or High-Volume MedTech manufacturing).

Strong background in mechanical equipment scoping, troubleshooting, commissioning, and continuous improvement.

Ability to work full-time onsite 5 days a week at the Limerick facility.

Strong communications and stakeholder management skills