Project Process Engineer

Project Process Engineer

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

Provide project engineering support and project workstream leadership to support internal customers in the delivery of site capital projects, enabling delivery of high quality projects safely, on time and within budget.

Primary focus will be the capacity expansion project, construction of a high volume OSD manufacturing facility.

Why you should apply:

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


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

What you will be doing:

• Support the development of project charters and scope definition.


• Support the management of the schedules and facilitate meetings as required.


• Ensure project methodology is clear and integrated into the project from initiation onwards.


• Ensure documentation, training and handover meet the internal customers’ expectations.


• Plan and execute project schedules.


• Write, execute and review documents as required by the projects.


• Liaise with contractors/customers when external resources are required to complete project works, acting as site contact.


• Liaise with relevant departments to organise resources/materials/ equipment/facilities/etc and ensure project activities are planned and executed in line with applicable deadlines.


• Draft/revise/review validation related documents e.g. SOPs, protocols, reports etc.


• Develop testing strategies and rationale for equipment/facility/system qualification.


• Investigate/resolve deviations associated with project activities.


• Utilise structured problem solving in support of project issues & problem resolution.


• Ensure all work carried out is in compliance with the required standards, conforming to company policy, cGMP, SOP and regulatory guidelines.


• Ownership of equipment qualification and process validation from a quality compliance perspective.


• Comply at all times with the Health, Safety and Environmental policy and associated procedures, legislative requirements.


• Continuously promote a positive safety culture by challenging yourself and others to prioritize safety in everything you do.


• Ensure safety management is paramount in project delivery processes


• Lead by example and take ownership of EHS matters in relation to engineering activities you are involved in.


• Ensure contractors are budgeted, approved, scheduled, qualified and permitted for the work they perform under your behest.


• Develop relationships with contractors, ensure they understand our business and are compliant to site procedures.

What you need to apply:

• Qualified to a minimum of degree level in an Engineering discipline.


• 3-6 years’ engineering experience working in an oral solid dose pharmaceutical manufacturing (or comparable) environment.


• Previous project management experience and/or qualification is a distinct advantage.

Knowledge of processes, equipment, facilities. systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing