Project Engineer – III based in Dundalk

Planet Pharma; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Project Engineer to lead end-to-end equipment installation, start-up and testing in a GMP environment. You will drive schedules, budgets and vendor coordination while guiding cross-functional teams through OQ, PQ, and PPQ phases.

Ideal candidates bring a B.Sc. or higher in Engineering (Chemical preferred) and 8+ years in GMP processing design. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years post-academic experience in GMP processing design and start-up environments.
• Experience leading projects and managing diverse teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in GMP environments advantageous, especially with small project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of project deliverables including schedules, work plans, and equipment cost tracking.
• Coordinate across stakeholders to ensure smooth project progress.
• Manage installation, start-up, and testing of key equipment systems through OQ completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are ready for PQ and PPQ phases.
• Monitor project costs and milestones; provide status reports to senior stakeholders.
• Support site and project teams to incorporate stakeholder input into design and execution.
• Liaise with vendors, business partners, and SMEs across the network; travel for vendor visits and FATs.

Skills

Project leadership

GMP experience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

B.Sc. or higher in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Project Engineer!

Are you a seasoned engineer with a passion for delivering complex projects in a fast-paced GMP environment? We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer to play a pivotal role. If you thrive on managing end-to-end equipment installation, start-up, and testing with precision and leadership, this is your chance to make an impact in a dynamic, cutting-edge setting.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the preparation of project deliverables including schedules, work plans, and equipment cost tracking.
• Coordinate seamlessly across stakeholders to ensure smooth project progress.
• Manage installation, start-up, and testing of key equipment systems through OQ completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are ready for PQ and PPQ phases.
• Monitor project costs and milestones, providing clear status reports to senior stakeholders.
• Support site and project teams to incorporate stakeholder input into design and execution.
• Liaise with vendors, business partners, and SMEs across the network as needed, including travel for vendor visits and FATs.

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of a B.Sc. or M.Sc./M.Eng Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering.
• At least 8 years of post-academic experience in GMP processing design and start-up environments.
• Proven experience leading projects and managing diverse teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Experience working within GMP environments is highly advantageous, especially with small groups of project engineers.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in a GMP environment with vendor visits and FAT processes.
• Familiarity with process engineering within a pharmaceutical or biotechnological setting.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• B.Sc. or higher degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred).
• Extensive process engineering experience with a focus on GMP processing.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and team collaboration skills.

If you're ready to lead impactful projects in a collaborative environment and advance your engineering career, don't hesitate and become a key player in shaping innovative solutions!