Project Engineer

QCS Staffing; Sligo; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical client located in Sligo is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate the delivery and installation of processing equipment at their state-of-the-art facility. The ideal candidate will hold a third-level qualification in Engineering or Science and have strong interpersonal and project management skills. Responsibilities include ensuring project timelines are met, leading project reviews, and supporting ongoing improvements in the facility. Interested applicants should apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device or bio/pharmaceutical industry is an advantage.
• Extensive experience in a relevant field is required.
• Interpersonal skills for working in a project team setup.

Responsibilities

• Safely coordinate the delivery of processing equipment.
• Lead the Project Team or support the Project Manager.
• Prepare equipment training and maintenance protocols.
• Report project progress to the Project Manager.
• Contribute to process improvement projects.

Skills

Coordination of equipment installation

Team collaboration

Project Management

Problem solving

Education

Third level qualification in Engineering or Science

Job description

Project Engineer - Ireland, Sligo - 12 Contract

Located on the picturesque west coast of Ireland, our Global pharmaceutical client is looking for a Project Engineer to join their state‑of‑the‑art pharmaceutical facility. They have invested $55 billion in research to discover and develop new medicines in the pursuit of scientific breakthroughs and changing people’s lives. They have 50,000 employees around the world and are continuing to grow.

Essential duties and responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Safely coordinate the delivery of processing equipment to the site based on planned time lines and scope. Processing equipment would include e.g. autoclaves, LAF units, moulds, extruders, packaging equipment, automated vision inspection systems, lyophilsers, isolators, containment booths, stopper processing equipment and equipment upgrades – both hardware and SCADA.
• Coordination of equipment installation and services hook up, working with equipment vendors and engineering personnel.
• Lead the Project Team or support the Project Manager in Factory Acceptance Testing program.
• Coordination of all equipment documentation requirements.
• Commissioning of equipment for validation activities.
• Preparation of equipment training and maintenance protocols.
• Report into the Project Manager on project progress and advice/support on key project outcomes
• Contribute in a team environment on specific technical problem solving forums associated with product manufacture, aseptic fill and Packaging.
• Deliver Process improvement projects.
• Work with the relevant Business Unit team leaders to implement improvement opportunities
• Lead regular Equipment/Facility Project review meetings.
• Attend the weekly Tier Meetings.
• Attend monthly Department Meetings

Desirable Experience:

• Third level qualification in an Engineering or Science or equivalent discipline/experience (Automation).
• Experience of working within either the medical device or bio/pharmaceutical industry would be an advantage but not necessary.
• Requires extensive experience in a relevant field.
• Project Management experience is preferable but not necessary
• Interpersonal skills required to operate in a multi-function project team set up.
• Ability to work within a team and on own initiative to articulate and deliver specific functional requirements for all aspects of the project and work with members of various disciplines and functions across the project.

If this role is of interest, please apply now!