Project Engineer III

Team Horizon is seeking a Project Engineer III (initial 12-month contract) for our client in Sligo who are a leader in the global biopharmaceutical industry.

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 people’s 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:

• To provide Engineering services to the plant, in order to maximise the availability of all Site Process Equipment and Utilities.


• To manage capital engineering projects within site following the client’s Project Lifecycle approach (typical project value range: anything up to €5 million).


• To support the engineering teams in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimizing efficiencies both in equipment and process performance.


• To support the Engineering team with the emphasis on continual operational improvements.


• To provide process engineering support and technical trouble shooting within the site.


• To improve the operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.


• To manage the execution of projects within the engineering group including specific Process Safety Projects.


• To support the provision of process safety initiatives to the site.


• To liaise with Production to ensure equipment performance is maximized.


• To liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining, troubleshooting and installing/commissioning equipment.


• To provide engineering support and technical trouble shooting to all site operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.


• Leadership of process equipment commissioning and validation activities.


• Identification and project management of continuous improvement projects.


• Work closely with all site functions and other departments to deliver these continuous improvement projects.


• Preparation of feasibility studies and budget management for all assigned projects.


• Management and negotiation of external contracts and contractors.


• Support all major site initiatives and sites core goals.


• Any other duties as assigned.

What you need to apply:

Essential

• Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline (Mechanical/Chemical/Process).


• 5 years + strong site experience in API Manufacturing / OSD Manufacturing / BioPharm but will consider more junior (3 years) if 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 below.


• API process equipment trains (reactors, filter dryers, pumps, process pipework, milling, containment technology – gloveboxes, downflow booths, etc.).


• Drug Product equipment (tablet press, roller compaction, tablet coater, material.


• Handling – post hoists, blenders, milling – Quadro Comils, etc.).


• Cleanroom processing/utilities – HVAC, CIP systems, Purified water generation and distribution systems, etc.


• Knowledgeable/competent with executing change control.


• Experience in process engineering, with relevant experience of batch processing, automation, project management, commissioning and validation, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.


• Working knowledge of distributed control systems, such as Delta V.


• This is a hand-on role requiring a logical and structured approach to resolving day to day engineering issues typical of a live manufacturing environment.


• Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the Healthcare industry is required.


• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the predefined quality requirements. 

Desirable

• Trackwise change control system experience.


• Electrical background – competency with electrical system design & installation (process equipment and site electrical infrastructure), familiar with ATEX regulations and requirements.