Project Engineer - Capital Projects

Project Engineer

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.


• You are a project engineer seeking a new challenge and have experience working on a range of projects from the installation of new machinery to the co-ordination of contractors and vendors.

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


• 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


• 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.


• Project example: installation of automated packaging lines and/or other equipment onsite; oversee secure of funding, selection of vendors, installation (C&Q, validation, handover to relevant department).


• All other duties as requested or assigned.

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.


• Will be working in a dynamic role so person must be self-driven and able to multi-task several projects and prioritise deliverables.