Biotech Equipment Engineer - Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Office/Project Location: Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Employment Type: Contract
Work Location: Site Based
Pay: €50 - €55 per hour
Experience: 8+ years
Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
Biotech Equipment Engineer - Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Our client is a leading international Biotechnology company with a state of the art aseptic manufacturing facility in Dun Laoghaire, South Dublin.
The plant is one of the most dynamic in Ireland and is currently undergoing rapid expansion and capital investment.
This is an excellent opportunity to get experience into Ireland's leading aseptic manufacturing plant.
An exciting and rare opportunity has presented for an Aseptic Process Owner Lead.
Realisation of projects / equipment;
Ensures that the design and construction meets all functional and regulatory requirements;
Complete complex or novel assignments requiring development of new and/or improved engineering techniques and procedures
Coordinate company policies and develop procedures that affect multiple organizational units
Employ advanced engineering techniques and/or modifications of advanced techniques within area of engineering expertise
Maintain project budgets encompassing multiple disciplines for areas within assigned projects
Project Management
Supervise, coordinate and review work of a small staff of engineers, associated and/or techniques within area of engineering expertise
Apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices outside of area of discipline expertise to broad variety of assignments in related fields
Application of mature engineering knowledge in planning and conducting projects
Coordinate the work of vendors, consultants and engineering firms on development of standard design documents
Design Engineering
Work with project managers to complete design and engineering projects within schedule, budget and quality constraints
Develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
Serves as peer-recognized engineering technology specialist in at least one area, with overall responsibility for determining design methodologies in that area
Operations Engineering
Modifications
Work with research, manufacturing, process development, utilities, facilities, QA and validation departments in developing requirements and recommendations for large and/or highly complex system modifications.
Support continuous improvements efforts.
Development tasks:
Capital projects (Technical specialist)
Non-Capital projects (Technical specialist / Project Manager)
Authority (what does this role control)
Technical project lead
(contractors/vendors/line technicians)
Functional leadership over the supporting staff / engineers within projects;
Outputs (what does this role need to deliver)
Complete actions and project activities according to the established timelines
Optimisation of cost/performance ratio within Engineering Department
Contributes to the development of new techniques and procedures
Solid supervisory skills:
Activity planning and oversight
Resource allocation
Work review for quality, timelines and efficiency
Excellent communication skill, both written and verbal.
Self-confident, think in solutions.
Needs to be at ease in a structured environment and reporting.
Good interpersonal skills, team player
Ability to adapt interactive style to others
Ability to work with various levels, both internal and external parties
Ability to manage contractors and vendors;
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and persuasion skills;
Cost control skills;
Demonstrated collaborative conflict resolution skills;
Project management skills;
Knowledge of validation processes and protocols;
Knowledge of available external resources;
Ability to delegate and manage the project work of others;
Ability to provide technical solutions to a wide range of problems;
Ability to provide practical solutions consistent with organizational objectives
Completion and follow-up skills
Requirements
BS degree in Engineering, science or related technological field of equivalent combination of education and experience
Typically 8+ years of relevant work experience with 6+ years in operations / manufacturing environment
In depth disciplinary knowledge
Developed project management techniques
Direct experience with regulated environment (e.g. GMP, OSHA, EPA)
Occasionally work outside office hours
Fluency in English, both in oral and written communication
Good written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of (personal) computer software, specifically:
MS office
Preferred Requirements
Experience with project management and managing relations.
Experience in working with different departments and groups in the organization.
Familiarity with validation processes and protocols
Knowledge of (personal) computer software, specifically: SAP
Package
Contract role - Hourly rate €50 - €55 per hour
Minimum 12 month contract with the possibility of an extension.