Process Equipment Engineer

Team Horizon is seeking a Process Equipment Engineer for our client based in Mayo. This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. The Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical assistance for equipment/machinery and all aspects of performance around the production and packaging of products to meet customer requirements, FDA, HPRA, EPA and safety standards.

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

What you will be doing:

• Assist with management, engineering, process improvement, equipment reliability, and control system activities.


• Identify, plan, schedule, manage and communicate on production related projects to all affected stakeholders.


• Ensuring systems, equipment, and products operate at optimal levels and meet BU needs by preventing failures and maximizing uptime


• Analyse equipment failure data, conduct root cause analysis, develop and implement new procedures and processes to prevent reoccurrence


• Implement lean technologies such as standard work, visualisation boards.


• Support the BU by developing robust process and systems to ensure delivery of effective quality.
  Ensure that line processes, equipment and materials are maintained to deliver consistent, reliable and predictable process performance and product quality.


• Develop & implement systems & structure to minimise technical downtime on the line.


• Resolve technical issues in an effective & timely manner with the technical team to support operations.


• Drive continuous improvement and process efficiency programs, i.e., OEE, OPEX, RCA, RCM and productivity output for the BU.


• Manage external vendors and services for equipment and technology in the BU along with Manufacturing.


• Manage technical documentation, reports, files, logs and records for the BU.
  Assist with the trending, monitoring, performance of equipment and the reduction of unplanned downtime.


• Help manage, track and monitor the relevant KPIs for the Technical Team.


• Assist with the trending, monitoring and reduction of repeat deviations associated with the equipment and technology in the BU. Generate and approve associated change controls and relevant protocols.


• Help support the BU during regulatory and compliance audits.

What you need to apply:

• Third level qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering 4+ years experience working in high volume automation pharmaceutical manufacturing environment performing a similar role.


• Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements in a pharmaceutical GxP environment.


• Excellent documentation skills.


• Excellent digital literacy with experience using Maximo, One Vault, Quality software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).