Senior Project Engineer

Overview

Role : Project Engineer - Senior

Location : Cork,IRL ,T45 P663

Duration : 12 months

Must have experience

Relevant degree (chemical, process engineering) AND a minimum of 5 years in a Project Engineering role (not C&Q or similar) from an API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) environment.

Description

As part of the Engineering Project Delivery Team, this contract position is responsible for all activities required to support project scoping, commissioning, qualification, validation, and start-up operations at the Innovative Medicine site.

These activities include but are not limited to :

Key responsibilities

Lead engineering projects from scoping to commissioning, qualification, validation, and start-up, ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and meet Safety & Quality goals.

Scope new projects and secure capital approval; perform cost estimation, scheduling, tracking, forecasting, and progress reporting.

Coordinate cross-functional teams, specialist departments, and third-party stakeholders for smooth project execution.

Troubleshoot and resolve process-specific equipment issues, support plant investigations and deviations.

Conduct constructability, maintainability, and operability studies; assess system conditions (structural, E&I, safety, permitting, documentation).

Generate, review, and maintain engineering and project documentation in compliance with cGMP, EHS, and site procedures.

Lead, train, and support team members, fostering continuous improvement, collaboration, and open communication.

Participate in or lead cross-functional project teams, supporting site goals and ongoing operational studies.

Support external site visits and travel as required for project-related activities.

Perform retrospective project performance reviews and implement lessons learned.

Key requirements

Education & Experience

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience.

Proven experience in engineering project delivery, including commissioning, qualification, validation, and start-up.

Experience in cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments.

Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Technical Skills

Strong project management skills : scheduling, budgeting, cost estimation, reporting, and risk management.

Experience with process equipment troubleshooting and resolution.

Knowledge of structural, E&I, safety, and regulatory systems.

Familiarity with documentation compliance (cGMP, GDP, EHS, Change Management Procedures).

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration.

Strong communication and coordination skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Initiative, motivation, and ability to drive continuous improvement.

Compliance & Safety

Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Ability to investigate and resolve deviations effectively.

Other

Willingness to travel to other sites as needed.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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