Overview

Equipment Project Engineer – Waterford (12+ Month Contract)
 
eir business talent is currently hiring a Equipment Project Engineer for our client based in Waterford. This is a 12+ month contract role with strong potential for extension, requiring onsite attendance 5 days per week.
 
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.


Key responsibilities

  • Write Change Controls
  • Scheduling
  • Understand SME scope, risk, escalations, book line time, manage vendors, change plans
  • 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 on behalf of Sanofi and 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 Sanofi 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.

 
About You

  • 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
  • Excellent people skills are required
  • Exemplary communication, dedication and keen focus on delivering key to success withing the role.
  • Masters an advantage

 
Candidates should hold appropriate RTWs for Ireland i.e. Stamp1G Spousal, Stamp 4, Irish/British/EU passport. 
 
For more information please apply here or contact [email protected]   
 
Ref: EET8066

Candidates must be eligible to work full time and long term in the location specified or currently hold a valid appropriate long term work Visa to apply.
  
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