Project Engineer

Zoetis; Wicklow; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver key capital projects at the Wicklow API Manufacturing site. The role reports to the Engineering Capital Lead and ensures projects meet schedule, budget, and Zoetis safety and quality standards.

You will work with the site Capital Project Delivery team, provide URS and scope development, coordinate with external vendors, and support CQV activities during commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree required.
• 2–3 years post-graduate experience in project engineering.
• Experience with capital projects in regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver capital engineering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with external consultancies and internal SME teams.
• Develop URS, high-level scope, and project schedules.
• Manage cost estimates and ensure documentation handover.
• Support Change Control for GMP site projects.
• Maintain site engineering records and QA systems.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Process / Chemical / Electrical / Quality)

Tools

MS Project/Oracle Primavera

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Role Description

Note: This description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Additional position specific requirements/responsibilities are contained in approved training curricula.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position reports directly to the Engineering Capital Lead and will be responsible for the delivery of key site projects across various Engineering disciplines. The role will also support the Engineering Capital Lead in maintaining compliance with all corporate governance requirements for Capital Expenditure. The position will form part of the Project Engineering Group within the Site Engineering Department. The Project Engineer will also interact to a large extent with our site Capital Project Delivery team..

The role will involve a high level of accountability with responsibility for projects delivery at the Zoetis API Manufacturing site in Co Wicklow. This role will be responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on schedule and within budget and in accordance with all Zoetis Safety and Quality standards.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Key objectives of this position include:

Work with Department & Functional Leads to deliver key Capital Engineering projects supporting Maintenance, Facilities, Utilities & Process Plant. Develop Technical User Requirement Specifications and High-Level Scope documentation. Working with external Design Consultancies and Inhouse Engineering SME's to develop design solutions and translate into delivered projects. Develop scope, cost estimates and project schedules. SME for Change Control Process for Capital Projects Team Co-ordinate & manage external vendors & construction contractors working closely with the site EHS Specialist team. Commissioning & Qualification of newly installed systems working closely with the Site CQV Lead. Update of site Engineering records as part of project delivery. Present and report out on project status to site stakeholders. Development and use of Quality Assurance systems for Engineering & project delivery. Support the execution of Large Capital Projects on behalf of Zoetis system owners including design reviews, walkdowns, documentation review and approvals, system handover and acceptance, updating of site Engineering records. Support the Continuous Improvement of Site Engineering Standards and Procedures. Support Root Cause Investigations and implementation of corrective actions. Support the Senior Project Engineer in development of Cost Reporting tools Drive morning Tier board meetings with the Project Delivery Team Compliance to regulatory and Company quality procedures. Compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety requirements. Ensuring all Zoetis Standards are maintained. Contribute to the overall performance of Zoetis and the achievement of the Company's strategic objectives.

Please note that duties/responsibilities may vary from time to time for operational reasons, such as the implementation of continuous improvement projects and/or procedural updates.

Quality Systems

System Owner (SO)

System Owners have overall accountability for the site Quality Systems for which they are responsible and in particular for:

• Providing strategic & proactive direction with respect to the System (across the site) in terms of content and execution.
• Providing support, guidance & coaching to Sub System Owners (SSO).
• Ensuring that SSO regularly review sub-systems for their effectiveness, escalating issues where required to site Quality Council (QRC) for action & remediation.
• Owning relevant System issues in the site Compliance Plan.
• Defining resources as needed & communicating resource needs to Site Lead.
• Applying people change control across Sub-Systems within their responsibility.
• Ensuring that SSO have proactive continuous improvement plans for their Sub-Systems.

Sub System Owner (SSO)

Sub-System Owners have overall accountability for the site Quality Sub-Systems for which they are responsible and in particular for:

• Providing strategic & proactive direction with respect to their Sub-System (across the site) in terms of content and execution.
• Regularly reviewing their Sub-System & presenting Sub-System review to Quality Council (QRC) as required. Escalating issues where required to the System Owner (SO) and site QRC for action and remediation.
• Owning relevant Sub-System issues in the site Compliance Plan.
• Defining resources as needed & communicating resource needs to SO.
• Developing & implementing proactive continuous improvement plans for their sub-system.
• In partnership with the SO, ensuring that there are clearly defined expert(s) for each sub-system, acting as a point of contact during inspections.
• Overseeing all documents associated with their sub-system and providing input to the document owners during updates.
• Providing comments on new/revised draft policies and guidelines and completing impact assessments where required.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Directly reports to the Engineering Capital Lead.

Works alongside a Senior Project Manager

Build strong working relationship with Maintenance Engineering, Utilities Engineering & Automation Engineering Teams as well as the Capital Project Delivery Team

Establish strong association with Site Operations & Quality Departments and External Regulatory & Compliance Bodies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Primary Degree in Mechanical / Process / Chemical / Electrical Engineering / Quality Engineering and a minimum of 2-3 years post graduate experience
• Project Experience with Process Plant, Utilities, Electrical, Maintenance & Facilities systems and ideally within a highly regulated environment
• Understanding of Project Life Cycle and adherence to stage gate process within
• Experience in Project Cost and Schedule Control
• Commissioning & Qualification of Process & Utility Systems
• Understanding of GMP and the Quality standards required in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing sector
• Experience working with Change control systems in a GMP environment would be preferential

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Drives for project success at all times and with the ability to assess and analyze the criticality & required details of URS, project scope, cost and schedule adherence.
• High performer as illustrated by an ability to instill a sense of pace and urgency into the project, being a self-starter and self-motivated individual who moves fast and decisively in all circumstances.
• Energized by creating better ways of doing things; an ability to track performance against measurable metrics. Introducing incremental improvements to enhance performance.
• Proficient in the use of a range of software support tools e.g MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Project/Oracle Primavera,
• Proficient in the use of Power BI

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Role is based at Rathdrum, Ireland.
• The role is a site based but an ability to work remotely is available on occasion

Declaration

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above job description in its entirety and can meet all requirements of this role. I declare that I am not aware of any impediments including any convictions that would prohibit or conflict with the execution of this role. I understand that any false information or deliberate omission in the information I have provided to the company prior to this point may result in my dismissal.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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