Project Engineer - Pharma Team Horizon is seeking a Project Engineer for a pharmaceutical company in Cork. This position reports to the Capital Project Manager. This is a varied role, and you will be involved in everything from completing feasibility studies to leading commissioning and validation activities at a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. This is an 18 month FTC contract role. Why you should apply: This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses. There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve peoples lives. Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally. What you will be doing: Project management of the execution of capital engineering projects within the site. Support the Operations Engineering Team in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimizing efficiencies both in equipment and process performance. Improve the operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. Liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining, troubleshooting and installing/commissioning equipment. Leadership of equipment commissioning and validation activities as part of capital project execution. Work closely with cross-functional teams from other departments to deliver the site capital project portfolio. Prepare feasibility studies and budget management for all assigned capital projects. Support all major site initiatives and sites core goals. Prepare Requests for Capital Expenditure (RCE) for site capital projects. Liaise with Global Engineering as required eCOPs (engineering communities of practice), Engineering forums, etc. Responsible for all Engineering contractor management on-site, required to deliver capital projects i.e. ensure safety standards are met, and safe working practices adhered to at all times RAMS, permit to work, training records, etc. And any other duties as assigned. What you need to apply: Degree in a relevant Engineering subject area Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering preferred. Strong previous pharmaceutical experience is essential (minimum 7-10 years). Knowledgeable/competent with executing change control. Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated relevant site experience of one or more of the below: Oral Solid Dose (OSD) equipment (tablet press, roller compaction, tablet coater, material handling post hoists, blenders, milling conical mills, etc). Cleanroom processing/utilities HVAC, CIP systems, Purified water generation and distribution systems, Nitrogen, etc. Nice to have experienceExperience of process engineering, with relevant experience of batch processing, automation, project management, commissioning and validation, equipment reliability and continuous improvement is desirable. Trackwise change control system experience. Electrical background competency with electrical system design & installation (process equipment and site electrical infrastructure), familiar with ATE.