Equipment Project Engineer

Role overview

This contract position calls for an experienced project engineer to take ownership of a varied portfolio of projects within biopharmaceutical operations. The work spans enzyme, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), oral dosage, medical device, laboratory, and packaging environments, with responsibility for delivering a multi-million-euro programme from start to finish.

The role requires someone who can plan, forecast, resource, schedule, and steer project activity while protecting scope, budget, quality, and timelines. A strong background in automation-heavy projects and regulated GMP environments is central to success.

Key responsibilities

• Lead several automation-focused initiatives, particularly server virtualisation connected to live production equipment, with deployments carried out during planned shutdown windows.
• Coordinate activity across Global and local ITS, Automation, Validation, Production, and specialist external contractor teams.
• Work with OEM partners to design and implement control system upgrade solutions.
• Provide automation input and technical support for the procurement, build, commissioning, and qualification of GMP equipment.
• Contribute to multiple projects running in a phased delivery model and collaborate effectively within a team-based environment.
• Manage packaging, serialisation, and aggregation project work across biopharmaceutical operations.
• Oversee procurement and acceptance of equipment and supporting infrastructure on behalf of the client, while providing regular lifecycle status updates.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements, as well as project KPIs, standards, and specifications.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and vendors, to achieve a right-first-time project delivery outcome.
• Chair project meetings, gather team requirements, secure alignment on scope, and support approval processes.
• Allocate tasks, guide and mentor project team members, and keep planning documentation current in line with the stage-gate delivery model.
• Prepare and share weekly progress reports with management and senior stakeholders.
• Help project participants remove blockers and keep delivery moving.
• Review engineering outputs, raise site change controls, and ensure all supporting documentation is in place across the project lifecycle.
• Track and report performance against budget, schedule, scope, and quality targets.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or a similar engineering discipline.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in a project management role.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP pharmaceutical operations.
• Hands-on automation experience.
• Clear and effective communication skills, along with strong commitment and focus on delivery.
• Master’s degree is considered an advantage.

Additional information

The assignment is based onsite in Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland. The role supports a portfolio of projects in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and related support operations, with a strong emphasis on governance, stakeholder management, and end-to-end project execution.

Terms and conditions

This is a contract role. The source information does not specify salary, duration, start date, or number of openings.