Project Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment in Limerick is seeking a Project Engineer to provide engineering support for the development or improvement of equipment and process activities in a GMP manufacturing environment.

You will manage small to medium projects, prepare budgets, evaluate technology, execute validations, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in production, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Manufacturing or Project Engineer in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience with equipment/process validation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management and communication expertise.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently or in a team.
• Desirable: Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment, process development, and knowledge of ISO safety standards.
• Desirable: Familiarity with statistical process control, ‘black belt’ statistical techniques, ANOVA/DOE methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for development or improvement of equipment and process activities.
• Manage small to medium scale projects, including budgets, evaluating necessary technology, and proposing solutions to management and stakeholders.
• Support and/or develop and execute equipment or process validations in accordance with site requirements and procedures.
• Negotiate with equipment suppliers and utilize project management tools such as URS and Microsoft Project to deliver successful results.
• Become a recognized local expert by developing an in-depth understanding of equipment, processes, and products.
• Analyze equipment efficiencies and propose improvement projects to increase compliance, efficiency, and productivity.
• Investigate and resolve equipment/process non-conformances, ensuring effective closure on all quality documentation.
• Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure day-to-day requirements are met.
• Implement safety and environmental requirements on all new and existing equipment purchases or changes.

Skills

Engineering degree

GMP experience

Equipment validation

Process validation

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Medical device knowledge

Education

Degree in production/manufacturing/mechanical engineering

Job description

• Join a global leader in the medical device sector, recognized for innovation and high-quality standards.
• Work onsite in Limerick with a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Benefit from a strong safety culture and robust professional development opportunities.

About Your New Job

As the Project Engineer, you will:

• Provide engineering support for the development or improvement of equipment and process activities.
• Manage small to medium scale projects, including preparing budgets, evaluating necessary technology, and proposing solutions to management and stakeholders.
• Support and/or develop and execute equipment or process validations in accordance with site requirements and procedures.
• Negotiate with equipment suppliers and utilize project management tools such as URS and Microsoft Project to deliver successful results.
• Become a recognized local expert by developing an in-depth understanding of equipment, processes, and products.
• Analyze equipment efficiencies and propose improvement projects to increase compliance, efficiency, and productivity.
• Investigate and resolve equipment/process non-conformances, ensuring effective closure on all quality documentation.
• Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure day-to-day requirements are met.
• Implement safety and environmental requirements on all new and existing equipment purchases or changes.

What Skills You Need

• Degree in production, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Manufacturing or Project Engineer in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience with equipment/process validation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management and communication expertise.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently or in a team.
• Desirable: Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment, process development, and knowledge of ISO safety standards.
• Desirable: Familiarity with statistical process control, ‘black belt’ statistical techniques, ANOVA/DOE methods.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, on-site role in Limerick with day shift hours.
• Competitive salary (discussed at interview stage).
• Excellent training, development, and career path opportunities.
• Work in a supportive, innovation-driven culture.
• Fast-tracked recruitment process: just 1 round Teams interview.

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