Project Engineer - Pharmaceutical

Dillon Engineering Services; Sligo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in Sligo is seeking a Project Engineer to provide engineering services and manage capital projects. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Pharma or Biotech, with a proven track record in supporting project execution from cradle to handover. This role will focus on maximizing equipment availability and implementing continuous improvement initiatives within a live manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Pharma or Biotech.
• Proven track record in capital project execution.
• Knowledge of change control and C&Q processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services to maximise equipment availability.
• Manage capital engineering projects.
• Support engineering teams in controlling process equipment uptime.

Skills

Engineering services

Project execution

Process engineering

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering Discipline

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Sligo, Ireland

Contract: 12 Months

Rate: €65 - €75 per hour

Overview

We are seeking a Project Engineer to provide engineering services to the plant, maximise availability of all site process equipment and utilities, and support capital engineering projects. The role will focus on operational improvements, process engineering support, project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives within a live manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services to the plant to maximise the availability of all site process equipment and utilities.
• Manage capital engineering projects within site following the Project Lifecycle approach (typical project value range: up to €5 million).
• Support engineering teams in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimising efficiencies in equipment and process performance.
• Support the Engineering team with continual operational improvements.
• Provide process engineering support and technical troubleshooting within the site.
• Improve operations and reliability of equipment and processes through identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage the execution of projects within the engineering group, including specific process safety projects.
• Support the provision of process safety initiatives to the site.
• Liaise with Production to ensure equipment performance is maximised.
• Liaise with internal/external engineering personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing/commissioning equipment.
• Provide engineering support and technical troubleshooting to all site operations.
• Lead process equipment commissioning and validation activities.
• Identify and manage continuous improvement projects.
• Work closely with all site functions and other departments to deliver continuous improvement projects.
• Prepare feasibility studies and manage budgets for all assigned projects.
• Manage and negotiate external contracts and contractors.
• Support all major site initiatives and core site goals.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline (Mechanical/Chemical/Process).
• 5+ years strong site experience in Pharma (OSD/API Manufacturing) or will consider Biotech or Sterile Fill Finish background.
• Proven track record of supporting capital project execution from cradle to handover with large national/multinational companies (equipment/process/manufacturing type projects)
• Proven track record in delivering capital projects – new equipment, utilities, facilities, etc.
• Good knowledge of change control and C&Q processes/execution.

Relevant site experience in one or more of the following

• 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 DeltaV.
• Hands‑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.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting 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.

Only candidates with a valid work visa for Ireland or an EU passport will be considered.

To discuss this role in more detail, contact Corné at 094 9316002 or [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.