Onsite Project Engineer – Pharma cGMP Process Optimization

R&D Partners; Munster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

R&D Partners is seeking a Project Engineer for an onsite contract role with a leading pharmaceutical company in ROI. The role focuses on manufacturing and engineering operations, optimizing processes and ensuring cGMP compliance in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will support product development, manage scale-up to commercial production, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate with QA/QM/Operations. Strong communication and lifecycle management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharma manufacturing and cGMP environments.
• Proven ability to qualify and validate equipment and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in manufacturing.
• Excellent cross-functional coordination and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support product development and launch campaigns.
• Develop and optimize industrial processes from scale-up to production.
• Perform root cause analysis of manufacturing issues.
• Ensure qualification and validation records align with cGMP/GDP.
• Prepare SOPs and coordination with design and operations teams.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of process equipment.
• Manage projects across QA, QM and Operations to meet deadlines.
• Lead lifecycle activities from concept to verification.

Skills

Manufacturing

cGMP

GDP compliance

Equipment qualification

Validation

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Project management

Communication

Job description

R&D Partners is seeking a Project Engineer for an onsite contract role with a leading pharmaceutical company in ROI. The role focuses on manufacturing and engineering operations, optimizing processes and ensuring cGMP compliance in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will support product development, manage scale-up to commercial production, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate with QA/QM/Operations. Strong communication and lifecycle management skills are essential.