Jenn Dinan at Wallace Myers is recruiting an EQUIPMENT PROJECT ENGINEER to work on contract at our Global Biopharma client's site in Waterford.
Contact Jenn Dinan on 014408352 or email

Job type: Hourly Rate Ltd contract
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Pre-requisite: Must be already eligible to work in Ireland . Valid work permit or EU passprt required to apply

Equipment Project Engineer
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an accountable project engineer to deliver a diverse project portfolio assignment. Delivery of this project portfolio will be within our biopharmaceutical operations which include enzyme, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), oral dosage, medical device, laboratories & packaging operations.
The successful candidate will schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all activities to ensure the project schedule, cost, quality and scope adherence are maintained from conception to completion.
The assigned projects will be for a multi-million-euro portfolio.
Key responsibilities

• Deliver multiple Automation Related projects, primarily virtualisation of servers associated with live production equipment. Deployment will occur in defined shutdowns requiring excellent co-ordination.
• Management of multiple groups, Global & local ITS teams, Automation, Validation and Production teams along with specialist external contractors.
• Develop solutions along with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to upgrade control systems.
• Provide automation support and expertise in the procurement, build, commissioning and qualification of GMP equipment.
• Working in team environment on several projects deployed in a phased nature.
• Deliver on packaging, serialisation & aggregation biopharmaceutical equipment project portfolio within our biopharmaceutical operations which include enzyme, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), oral dosage, medical device, laboratories & packaging operations.
• Perform procurement, acceptance of equipment & associated infrastructure report regularly on project status throughout the project lifecycle. Management of end-to-end project lifecycle is key to success.
• Ensure compliance environmental, health and safety codes practices, approved project KPIs, performance standards and specifications are maintained.
• Liaise with external and internal customers, suppliers, and vendors to define and deliver right first-time project deployment.
• Chair and Interaction with assigned project teams to interpret their requirements and ensure approval to align project scope as requested.
• Assign responsibilities, mentor project team and maintain accurate project planning documentation as defined by the stage gate model for project delivery.
• Communicate effectively with weekly reports to management and senior stakeholders.
• Support to other project participants to overcome obstacles when they present themselves.
• Review engineering deliverables, initiate site change controls and associate documentation required by the project life cycle.
• Responsible for delivering performance metrics for budget, schedule, scope and quality adherence.

Essential requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or equivalent Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a project management role.
• Detailed knowledge of cGMP pharmaceutical environment with strong automation experience
• Exemplary communication, dedication and keen focus on delivering key to success withing the role.
• Master's an advantage

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence

Contact Jenn Dinan on 014408352 and email

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