Project Engineer (2 x Contract Roles)
Contract Duration: 12-month rolling contracts
Start Date: January / February 2026
Rate:
€45 - €65 per hour
Locations:
•
Westport, Co. Mayo
•
Sligo, Ireland
Overview
We are seeking experienced
Project Engineers
to support capital projects, process improvements, and operational engineering activities across pharmaceutical manufacturing sites. These roles will focus on the
delivery of capital projects, equipment integration, process engineering support, and continuous improvement initiatives
, ensuring all projects are executed safely, compliantly, and in line with site objectives.
Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Automation, and external partners, the Project Engineers will play a key role in maintaining and improving site capability while delivering new and upgraded manufacturing systems.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Capital Delivery
* Manage capital engineering projects from
concept through commissioning and handover
, including equipment, utilities, and facility upgrades.
* Develop and manage
URS documentation
, project plans, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and schedules.
* Coordinate vendor selection, contractor management, and procurement activities.
* Lead
design reviews
, project meetings, and technical decision-making.
* Ensure compliance with
cGMP, EHS, ASME BPE, ISPE guidelines
, and site engineering standards.
* Oversee equipment installation, utilities integration, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and validation activities.
* Ensure full project documentation, including O&M manuals, training, spare parts, and preventive maintenance plans.
Engineering & Operational Support
* Provide hands-on engineering support to maximise
equipment availability, reliability, and process performance
.
* Troubleshoot manufacturing and process issues in a live production environment.
* Support automation and control system activities where required.
* Partner with Production to optimise equipment performance and minimise downtime.
Continuous Improvement & Process Engineering
* Identify and deliver
process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
.
* Support process safety projects and site-wide engineering programmes.
* Drive improvements in equipment performance, process efficiency, and reliability.
Collaboration & Communication
* Coordinate and lead
cross-functional project teams
.
* Chair regular project and engineering review meetings.
* Interface with internal stakeholders and external engineering partners.
* Support site objectives and broader engineering strategies.
Equipment & Systems Exposure
* Aseptic and cleanroom systems including
autoclaves, RABS, isolators, LAF units, and filling equipment
* Process equipment such as
reactors, vessels, compounding skids, pumps, and filter dryers
* Drug product manufacturing equipment including
tablet presses, coaters, blenders, and milling systems
* Utilities including
HVAC, CIP, and purified water systems
* Containment technologies and automation platforms (e.g.
DeltaV
)
Requirements
* Degree in
Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
.
* 5+ years' experience
in pharmaceutical, biotech, sterile fill-finish, OSD, or API manufacturing environments.
* Proven experience delivering
capital projects
from initiation to handover.
* Strong working knowledge of
change control, commissioning, and qualification
.
* Solid understanding of
cGMP and regulatory requirements
.
* Hands-on, structured approach to problem-solving in live manufacturing environments.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines.
Eligibility:
Only candidates currently based in Ireland with a valid work visa or EU passport will be considered.
To discuss this role in more detail, contact
Corné
at
or
for a confidential discussion.