Project Equipment Engineer

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

The Project / Equipment Engineer reports to the Senior Manager for Engineering Projects and is responsible for scoping and executing technical projects supporting Drug Product manufacturing within Formulation, Component Preparation, Vial/Syringe Filling, Lyophilisation and Inspection. This includes qualification of new equipment and implementation of associated reliability and maintenance programs.

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 in Dublin, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

What you will be doing:

• Project management and execution of assigned projects including project prioritization, resources management, status management and external communication.


• Working with various stakeholders, to scope projects and ensure requirements are satisfied. Project input will span from concept, through design, construction, commissioning and operation


• Coordinating the introduction of new processes, equipment and materials including problem solving and troubleshooting equipment issues prior to qualification & start-up


• Development and implementation of maintenance programs and spare parts inventory optimization with the introduction of new equipment.


• Ability to translate strategic/emerging technology solutions into pragmatic executable plans


• Development and management of change controls


• Participate as a member of multidisciplinary site and multisite teams


• Development of detailed specifications, engineering documents, protocols and standard operating procedures.


• Work in a collaborative manner within the Process Teams structure and contributes to Root Cause Investigations and Cross Functional Investigations.


• Works in a collaborative manner with the System Owners, Maintenance Supervisors & Technicians, Capital Project Engineers and Vendors to perform equipment upgrade and/or retrofits.


• Perform all tasks with due care and attention ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and company requirements, policies and procedures.


• Support a safe working environment by complying with environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulations.


• Travel may be required to support execution of projects.


• Any other duties as assigned.

What you need to apply:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) or Relevant Experience.


• Typically, 3+ years engineering experience, preferably in the biotechnology industry / aseptic pharmaceutical environment or Automated Inspection and/or Automated Device Assembly, Labelling and Ancillary processes.


• Proven project management experience.


• Strong mechanical capability with hands on experience in a technical role within a high-volume manufacturing environment, is advantageous.


• Demonstrated experience in a GDP Compliant environment.


• Experience in MS Office, MS Project, Change Control & Document Management Systems.


• Proven ability working cross functionally, delivering technical solutions and implementing improvements.


• Solid leadership skillset and experience working in a team environment, embracing an interdependent working culture that delivers results.


• Technical report writing and communication/presentation skills.


• Data driven decision maker.


• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.