We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, with responsibility engineering projects, process development, equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
Experience within a pharmaceutical, medical device, or food manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of GMP requirements, process and equipment validation, and project execution. Experience working with pharmaceutical liquid/Powder products and fill-finish manufacturing processes would be highly advantageous.
This role will involve working cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, validation, and external suppliers to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards. strong technical and project delivery experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. They will be comfortable managing projects from development through to equipment qualification and process validation, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful implementation
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate engineering projects from initial concept and process development through to installation, commissioning, qualification, and handover.
- Manage equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification activities within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Develop and implement process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency, product quality, equipment performance, and operational reliability.
- Plan, execute, and support process and equipment validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
- Support the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and production requirements.
- Work on projects involving pharmaceutical liquid products and fill-finish manufacturing processes, where applicable.
- Prepare and review engineering documentation, validation protocols, technical reports, risk assessments, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Production, Process Development, and Validation teams to deliver project milestones.
- Coordinate external contractors, equipment vendors, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Support equipment upgrades, new equipment introductions, process transfers, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage project schedules, resources, budgets, and technical deliverables, providing regular progress updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure project documentation, change controls, and validation records are completed accurately and maintained in accordance with site procedures.
Requirements
- 4+ years' project engineering/mechanical engineering experience within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or food manufacturing.
- Proven experience in engineering project management, equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification.
- Practical experience in process development and process optimization.
- Experience executing process and equipment validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
- Knowledge of GMP requirements, quality systems, risk assessments, and change control processes.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing external contractors or equipment suppliers.
- Strong technical problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Experience with new equipment introduction, process scale-up, and manufacturing technology transfers.
NB: Candidates must be located in Ireland with full Irish work authorisation.