Project Engineer

Project Engineer - Pharmaceutical

Team Horizon is seeking a Project Engineer for a leading pharmaceutical company in Mayo.

The Project Engineer is responsible for safely coordinating and leading projects associated with Process Improvements, Automation, Aseptic processing, New Processing equipment with some Facility / utilities modifications to incorporate same.

The primary responsibility of the role is to ensure that Projects meet their agreed goals/targets on time and on budget. The E&T Engineer reports directly to the Senior Manager of Engineering who will give advice and support to ensure the equipment/facility/utilities design and goals/targets are achieved.

Why you should apply:

• Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.


• You enjoy working on exciting projects and want to work with a global manufacturing site in Mayo.

What you will be doing:

• Safely coordinate and lead cross functional project teams for the delivery of processing equipment to the site based on planned timelines and scope.


• Processing equipment would include e.g., Packaging equipment, Assembly equipment, Inspection equipment, Autoclaves, RABS & Isolator Filling machines, LAF units, Compounding skids, Vessels etc.


• Writing User Requirement Specifications.


• Selecting Vendors and completing Vendor evaluation matrix.


• Writing RCE's, placing orders, Project Management & Design review meetings.


• Working to the ASME BPE 2019 Standard and relevant ISPE Guidelines etc.


• Coordination of processing equipment installation and services hook up, working with Equipment Vendors and Engineering personnel.


• Lead the Project Team participation in Factory Acceptance Testing program.


• Coordination of all equipment documentation requirements.


• Commissioning of equipment and Engineering support during qualification.


• Work with the E&T Senior Manager & System Owner / Project Team.


• Handover training, coordination of O&M manuals, Spare parts, & PM schedules.


• Contribute to a team environment on specific technical problem-solving forums associated with Product manufacture & Aseptic fill.


• Deliver on Process improvement / cost reduction projects.


• Lead your regular weekly / bi-weekly Project review meetings with your Project team.


• Attend the twice weekly E&T Tier 2 meeting with your manager.

What you need to apply:

• Third level qualification in an Engineering or equivalent discipline/experience.


• Experience of working in Biologics, Pharmaceuticals or Medical device industry.


• Min of 2 to 5 years’ experience.


• Project management experience with proven record.


• Assured self-starter with proven technical ability.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills required to operate in a multi-function project team set up.


• Ability to work within a team using your own initiative to articulate and deliver specific functional requirements for all aspects of the project and work with members of various disciplines and functions across the project.


• Good team leading skills and ability to work closely with other areas/departments within an organization.