Senior Project / Equipment Engineer
We’re currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a Pharmaceutical organization based in Athlone. This is an excellent position for anyone who is looking to join a leading multinational who are one of the best at what they do.
The Senior Project / Equipment Engineer reports to the Senior Manager for Strategic Engineering Projects and is responsible for scoping and executing technical projects supporting Drug Product manufacturing within Formulation, Component Preparation, Vial/Syringe Filling, Lyophilisation, Device Assembly, Inspection, Labelling and Packaging areas. This includes qualification of new equipment and implementation of associated reliability and maintenance programs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project management and execution of assigned projects including project prioritization, resources management, status management and external communication.
2. Working with various stakeholders, to scope projects and ensure requirements are satisfied. Project input will NOTAG from concept, through design, construction, commissioning and operation.
3. Coordinating the introduction of new processes, equipment and materials including problem solving and troubleshooting equipment issues prior to qualification & start-up.
4. Development and implementation of maintenance programs and spare parts inventory optimization with the introduction of new equipment.
5. Ability to translate strategic/emerging technology solutions into pragmatic executable plans.
6. Development and management of change controls.
7. Participate as a member of multidisciplinary site and multisite teams.
8. Development of detailed specifications, engineering documents, protocols and standard operating procedures.
9. Work in a collaborative manner within the Process Teams structure and contribute to Root Cause Investigations and Cross Functional Investigations.
10. Work collaboratively with System Owners, Maintenance Supervisors & Technicians, Capital Project Engineers and Vendors to perform equipment upgrade and/or retrofits.
11. Perform all tasks with due care and attention ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and company requirements, policies and procedures.
12. Support a safe working environment by complying with environmental health/safety practices, rules and regulations.
13. Travel may be required to support execution of projects.
Education & Experience
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) or Relevant Experience.
2. 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.
3. Proven project management experience.
4. Strong mechanical capability with hands-on experience in a technical role within a high-volume manufacturing environment, is advantageous.
5. Demonstrated experience in a GDP Compliant environment.
If interested in this posting please feel free to contact Seán McCarthy on +353 (0)87 798 8480 or sean.mccarthy@lifescience.ie for further information.
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