Project Engineer

PE Global; Sligo; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is looking for a Project Engineer for their client site in Ireland. This role involves managing capital projects and providing engineering services to enhance process efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in API Manufacturing, delivering capital projects, and supporting process engineering improvements. Must possess a relevant engineering degree and knowledge of cGMP. The position is initially for a 12-month contract and may be onsite or hybrid.

Qualifications

• 5 years + site experience in API Manufacturing / BioPharm.
• Proven track record in delivering Capital Projects.
• Experience in process engineering and project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services to maximize site process equipment availability.
• Manage capital engineering projects up to €5 million.
• Support engineering team with operational improvements.

Skills

API process equipment trains

Project management

Process engineering

Knowledge of cGMP

Equipment reliability

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Process Engineering

Tools

Distributed control systems

Job description

PE Global are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer for a client site in Sligo.

Initially 12 Month Contract – Preferably onsite but possible Hybrid

Responsibilities

• To provide Engineering services to the plant, in order to maximise the availability of all Site Process Equipment and Utilities.
• To manage capital engineering projects within site following the client Project Lifecycle approach (typical project value range: anything up to €5 million).
• To support the engineering teams in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimizing efficiencies both in equipment and process performance.
• To support the Engineering team with the emphasis on continual operational improvements.
• To provide process engineering support and technical trouble shooting within the site.
• To improve the operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• To manage the execution of projects within the engineering group including specific Process Safety Projects.
• To support the provision of process safety initiatives to the site.
• To liaise with Production to ensure equipment performance is maximized.
• To liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining, troubleshooting and installing/commissioning equipment.
• To provide engineering support and technical trouble shooting to all site operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leadership of process equipment commissioning and validation activities.
• Identification and project management of continuous improvement projects.
• Work closely with all site functions and other departments to deliver these continuous improvement projects.
• Preparation of feasibility studies and budget management for all assigned projects.
• Management and negotiation of external contracts and contractors.
• Support all major site initiatives and sites core goals.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL

• Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline (Mechanical/Chemical/Process)
• 5 years + strong site experience in API Manufacturing / OSD Manufacturing / BioPharm but will consider more junior (3 years) if they have relevant project site experience.
• Proven track record in delivering Capital Projects – new equipment, utilities, facilities, etc.
• Good knowledge of change control and C&Q processes/execution.

Must have

• API process equipment trains (reactors, filter dryers, pumps, process pipework, milling, containment technology – gloveboxes, downflow booths, etc.).
• Drug Product equipment (tablet press, roller compaction, tablet coater, material handling – post hoists, blenders, milling – Quadro Comils, etc.).
• Cleanroom processing/utilities – HVAC, CIP systems, Purified water generation and distribution systems, etc.
• Knowledgeable/competent with executing change control.
• Experience in process engineering, with relevant experience of batch processing, automation, project management, commissioning and validation, equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of distributed control systems, such as Delta V.
• This is a hand‑on role requiring a logical and structured approach to resolving day to day engineering issues typical of a live manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the Healthcare industry is required.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the predefined quality requirements.

DESIRABLE

• Trackwise change control system experience.
• Electrical background – competency with electrical system design & installation (process equipment and site electrical infrastructure), familiar with ATEX regulations and requirements.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***