Senior Equipment Project Lead – Biopharma Manufacturing

Morgan McKinley; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Limerick is seeking an experienced Project Equipment Lead to drive end-to-end CAPEX equipment projects within a global biopharmaceutical manufacturing setting. The role coordinates cross-functional site teams and major vendors from design through FAT, C&Q, and commissioning.

You will lead planning, budgeting, risk management, and supplier oversight while enforcing cGMP, CE, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of dedicated engineering experience managing capital projects within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record leading major equipment-focused CAPEX projects, including design, vendor management, FAT, and commissioning.
• Deep understanding of cGMP regulations, safety clearances, CE marking standards, and formal change control processes.
• Excellent leadership, risk-mitigation, and communication skills with a proven ability to direct third-party vendors and align cross-functional stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive end-to-end project plans, master timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across all equipment phases from initial design and FAT through to commissioning and C&Q.
• Direct external equipment suppliers and vendors, overseeing procurement, shipping, logistics, and site delivery to ensure commercial accountability and swift issue resolution.
• Lead, direct, and mentor multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, quality assurance, procurement, and operations to maintain alignment with core milestones.
• Drive site installation schedules, coordinate vendor activities, and manage cross-functional interfaces to ensure seamless equipment integration.
• Monitor progress against critical project deliverables, conduct regular risk assessments, implement targeted mitigation strategies, and present concise updates to senior management.
• Enforce rigorous safety and quality standards across all project lifecycles, ensuring strict compliance with internal policies, CE assessments, equipment safety clearances, and cGMP regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Risk mitigation

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or related discipline) or Project Management

Job description

Morgan McKinley in Limerick is seeking an experienced Project Equipment Lead to drive end-to-end CAPEX equipment projects within a global biopharmaceutical manufacturing setting. The role coordinates cross-functional site teams and major vendors from design through FAT, C&Q, and commissioning.

You will lead planning, budgeting, risk management, and supplier oversight while enforcing cGMP, CE, and safety standards.