Project Engineer

Project Engineer

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

Will join a team of 6 reporting to Capital Projects Manager, will be supporting several small/medium sized capital projects related to equipment/installation/construction.

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 Sligo.


• 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:

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


• Manage capital engineering projects within site following the 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.


• Support the Engineering team with the emphasis on continual operational improvements.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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:

• 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 they have 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.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 hands-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.