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Contracting Recruitment Consultant @ HERO Recruitment | MSc Human Resource Management Student @ University of Galway
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer for a 12-month contract role within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
This position is responsible for delivering key capital projects, optimising equipment and process performance, and supporting operational excellence across the site. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in engineering, proven experience in managing complex projects, and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
KEY 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 defined Project Lifecycle approach (typical project value range: up to €5 million).
* Support engineering teams in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimizing efficiencies in both equipment and process performance.
* Support the Engineering team with a focus on continual operational improvements.
* Provide process engineering support and technical troubleshooting within the site.
* Improve operations and reliability of equipment and processes through successful 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 maximized.
* 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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline (Mechanical / Chemical / Process).
* 5+ years strong site experience in API Manufacturing / OSD Manufacturing / BioPharm. (Will consider 3+ years if candidate has relevant project site experience.)
* Proven track record in delivering capital projects – new equipment, utilities, facilities, etc.
* Good knowledge of change control and C&Q processes/execution.
Must have demonstrated relevant site experience of one or more of the following:
* API process equipment trains (reactors, filter dryers, pumps, process pipework, milling, containment technology – gloveboxes, downflow booths, etc.).
* Cleanroom processing/utilities – HVAC, CIP systems, purified water generation and distribution systems, etc.
* Competent in executing change control.
* Experience in process engineering, with relevant experience in batch processing, automation, project management, commissioning and validation, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.
* Working knowledge of distributed control systems such as Delta V.
* Hands-on role requiring a logical and structured approach to resolving day-to-day engineering issues in 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 (but not essential):
* Experience with Trackwise change control system.
* Electrical background – competency with electrical system design & installation (process equipment and site electrical infrastructure), familiar with ATEX regulations and requirements.
Apply today!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Project Management and Engineering
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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