ESSENTIAL: - ONLY CANDIDATE MEETING ALL OF THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

• 5 years + strong site experience in API Manufacturing / OSD Manufacturing / BioPharma / Sterile Fill-Finish.
• Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline (Mechanical/Chemical/Process).
• A mechanical, chemical or process engineering background in OSD or Biopharma manufacturing projects.
• Proven track record of supporting capital project execution (equipment/process/manufacturing type projects) from cradle to handover with large national/multinational companies.
• Good knowledge of change control and C&Q processes/execution.

Preferred: - You should have experience in a number of the below areas:

• API process equipment trains (reactors, filter dryers, pumps, process pipework, milling, containment technology – gloveboxes, downflow booths, etc.).
• Drug Product equipment (tablet press, roller compaction, tablet coater, material handling – post hoists, blenders, milling – Quadro Comils, etc.)
• Cleanroom processing/utilities – HVAC, CIP systems, Purified water generation and distribution systems, etc.
• Working knowledge of distributed control systems, such as Delta V.
• Hand-on experience that required a logical and structured approach to resolving day today engineering issues typical of a live manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the Healthcare industry.

THE ROLE:

• Project Engineer
• Sligo
• Onsite role - the role is designated onsite and the chosen candidate must be available to be onsite daily
• Contractor opportunity

ROLE BRIEF:

In this role you will be responsible for the provision of engineering services across a pharma/biotech manufacturing site for an NNIT Ireland client.
You will manage a range of capital engineering projects with a typical project value range of anything up to €5 million. You will join a team of 8 reporting to the Capital Projects Manager, and you will be supporting a number of small/medium sized capital projects related to equipment/installation/construction.

Core Responsibilities:

• To support the engineering teams in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimizing efficiencies both in equipment and process performance.
• To support the Engineering team with the emphasis on continual operational improvements.
• To provide process engineering support and technical trouble shooting within the site.
• To improve the operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• To liaise with Production to ensure equipment performance is maximized.
• Leadership of process equipment commissioning and validation activities.
• Identification and project management of continuous improvement projects.
• Preparation of feasibility studies and budget management for all assigned projects.
• Management and negotiation of external contracts and contractors.

This role requires an individual educated to Bachelors or Masters level in a suitable Engineering discipline. You will also have over 5 years industry experience and the majority of the above Preferred skills alongside ALL of the essential skills. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. Pharma, OSD/API, Biotech or Sterile Fill-Finish manufacturing experience in a relevant project focused role is essential. Preference will be given to candidates from engineering services companies with experience delivering equipment and process manufacturing type projects.

• Candidates who only possess Medical Devices manufacturing experience will not be considered.
• Candidates who have spent most of the last portion of their careers in a C&Q role will not meet the criteria of the role and will not be considere