Senior Project Manager (Contract)

Pale Blue Dot Recruitment; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Wicklow is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support manufacturing projects in a fast-paced medical device environment. This role requires strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience with injection moulding. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and 4–5 years of experience in a regulated setting. Join this exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative product development and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4–5 years’ experience in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering or process development projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support technical projects from concept through to validation and implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute project plans.
• Manage timelines, resources, and ensure projects are delivered on time.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Process validation

Injection moulding

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process, Biomedical)

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Minitab

Job description

A rapidly expanding medical device manufacturer is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Short term Contract or Contractor) to join its high-performing team in Wicklow. This is a key engineering role focused on supporting new and existing manufacturing projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

The successful candidate will have strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record within medical device manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative product development and process improvement initiatives, with a focus on plastics and injection moulding.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and support technical projects from concept through to validation and implementation on the manufacturing floor.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, and Operations to execute project plans.
• Manage timelines, resources, and documentation to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Interface with customers and external suppliers to ensure alignment with project requirements and manufacturing standards.
• Support process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) in line with regulatory and quality expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives across processes and systems.
• Provide technical input on equipment selection, tooling design, and manufacturing methods.
• Ensure all project documentation, reports, and protocols meet internal and external standards.

Job requirements

Degree in Engineering – Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process, or Biomedical preferred.

Minimum of 4–5 years’ experience in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment (MNC or contract manufacturing).

Demonstrated experience managing engineering or process development projects.

Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to clearly present ideas, timelines, and technical information.

Experience in injection moulding, tooling, and plastics manufacturing techniques.

Solid knowledge of process validation practices and quality system requirements.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including MS Project; knowledge of Minitab or equivalent is an advantage.

Familiarity with CE Marking, GDP, and Lean/6 Sigma methodologies is desirable.