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Head of Engineering
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Chanelle Pharma
Location: Onsite at our facility in Loughrea.
The Head of Engineering is responsible for leading all site engineering, maintenance, utilities, facilities, and capital project activities to ensure a safe, compliant, and reliable pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
This role ensures the site meets GMP, HPRA/FDA/EU regulatory expectations, maintains high equipment reliability, delivers strategic capital investment, and implements long-term engineering excellence to support business growth.
Leadership & Strategy
Develop and execute the site engineering & technical services strategy.
Lead engineering teams including maintenance, utilities, calibration, projects, facilities, and automation.
Champion safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Work with value streams to improve OEE & efficiency levels on key production processes.
Engineering Governance & Compliance
Maintain GMP-compliant systems and equipment.
Upgrade and own engineering policies and standards.
Oversee regulatory inspections and statutory compliance.
Maintenance & Reliability
Direct preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.
Implement reliability engineering practices.
Reduce downtime and equipment-related deviations.
Capital Projects & Site Expansion
Lead the CAPEX portfolio and major site expansions.
Manage design, construction, C&Q, and handover.
Control budgets and vendor performance.
Support new commercial contract enquiries with CAPEX & operational standards.
Facilities, Utilities & Energy
Oversee HVAC, water systems, boilers, chillers, compressed air, and cleanroom utilities.
Manage facilities, buildings, grounds, and contractor control.
Drive sustainability and energy-saving initiatives.
Automation, Controls & Digitalisation
Own the automation strategy.
Support MES, data integrity and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Ensure cybersecurity for control systems.
Budget, People & Performance
Manage operational and capital budgets.
Develop engineering talent and succession plans.
Monitor KPIs including OEE and equipment uptime.
Essential Qualifications
Degree in Engineering.
10+ years pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of EU GMP, HPRA/FDA requirements.
Proven CAPEX and maintenance strategy experience.
Desirable Qualifications
Master's degree or Chartered Engineer.
Lean, TPM, Six Sigma experience.
Automation and digital transformation exposure.
Skills and Competencies
Leadership and communication skills.
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving.
Excellent stakeholder management.
Data-driven decision-making.
Ability to manage change in a regulated environment.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those returning after a career break or with transferable skills from non-traditional career paths, are encouraged to apply.
We value varied experiences and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports individuals with disabilities.
Job Details
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Salary: €110,******-€130,******
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