KPC International - Excellence from Concept to Completion
KPC International began operations in 2001; our team of Engineers and scientists has helped our clients achieve project success all over the world within the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical space.
We specialise in Plant Facility Start-Up from Strategy and Planning to Execution, through to Operational Readiness. We are proud to support our clients in delivering their life-changing products to patients.
Equipment Project Engineer
Equipment Project Engineer to work within biopharmaceutical operations, which include enzyme, (mAbs), oral dosage, medical device, laboratories & packaging operations.
The successful candidate will schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all activities to ensure the project schedule, cost, quality and scope adherence are maintained from conception to completion.
The assigned projects will be for a multi-million-euro portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver multiple automation-related projects, primarily virtualisation of servers associated with live production equipment. Deployment will occur in defined shutdowns requiring excellent coordination.
Management of multiple groups, Global & local ITS teams, Automation, Validation and Production teams, along with specialist external contractors.
Develop solutions along with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to upgrade control systems.
Provide automation support and expertise in the procurement, build, commissioning and qualification of GMP equipment.
Working in a team environment on several projects deployed in a phased manner.
Deliver on packaging, serialisation & aggregation biopharmaceutical equipment project portfolio within our biopharmaceutical operations, which include enzyme, (mAbs), oral dosage, medical device, laboratories & packaging operations.
Perform procurement, acceptance of equipment & associated infrastructure and report regularly on project status throughout the project lifecycle. Management of the end-to-end project lifecycle is key to success.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety codes, practices, approved project KPIs, performance standards and specifications are maintained.
Liaise with external and internal customers, suppliers, and vendors to define and deliver the right first-time project deployment.
Chair and interact with assigned project teams to interpret their requirements and ensure approval to align project scope as requested.
Assign responsibilities, mentor the project team and maintain accurate project planning documentation. Communicate effectively with weekly reports to management and senior stakeholders.
Support to other project participants to overcome obstacles when they present themselves.
Review engineering deliverables, initiate site change controls and associate documentation required by the project life cycle.
Responsible for delivering performance metrics for budget, schedule, scope and quality adherence.
Essential Skills and Experience
Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or equivalent Engineering discipline.
Minimum 10+ years’ experience in a project management role.
Detailed knowledge of the cGMP pharmaceutical environment with strong automation experience.
Exemplary communication, dedication and keen focus on delivering the key to success within the role.
Master's is an advantage.
KPC – International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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