Project Engineer

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.

Skills Brief:

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.

Person Brief:

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 considered

Opportunity Brief: 

This is an excellent opportunity to work with clients who are global leaders in their field, helping to develop and improve upon industry leading technology solutions. NNIT Ireland offers a supportive environment committed to employee development and wellness, along with a competitive and rounded compensation package, which rewards high performers.

Company Brief:

NNIT Ireland are experts in the area of Equipment System Integration and System Support. We specialise in assisting our customers, including many of the world’s top multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, achieve their Six Sigma and OEE targets.

Over the past 20 plus years we have grown our business from a Sligo based enterprise into an international business with additional offices in Galway, Limerick, Leinster and Florida USA.

We pride ourselves on our expertise in industrial IT integration and regulatory compliance in support of global end users, OEM’s and Technology providers.