Process Engineer - Athlone Pharma Facility

About the Role

We are seeking a Process Engineer to lead, coordinate, and manage multiple process-centric projects at our client’s pharmaceutical site located in Athlone. As part of our global project delivery firm working across Europe, the USA, and Asia, you will be instrumental in project management, process and facility design, construction oversight, and commissioning and qualification services for multinational clients.

Our Managed Service teams in Ireland provide comprehensive and cost-effective frameworks for delivering capital projects ranging from €100k to €15M across all phases—from conception to completion. These projects include a broad spectrum such as new building constructions, cleanroom setups, utilities, process equipment installation, regulatory compliance upgrades, and machinery replacements.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion initiatives for continuous engineering improvement.
• Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts related to process equipment, while mentoring engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Provide technical expertise during installation and commissioning of new equipment projects.
• Take ownership as the engineering lead on New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Manage operational readiness activities related to process equipment and maintenance, including creating maintenance plans, procedures, and identifying necessary spares.
• Collaborate closely with site departments to ensure seamless transitions from project phases to operational status.
• Contribute to design decisions for new product launches and associated capital expenditure projects.
• Lead process safety investigations and address equipment-related issues.
• Develop and deliver technical training programs focused on process equipment.
• Oversee and monitor engineering key performance indicators (KPIs) for assigned process areas.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture within maintenance and engineering teams.
• Optimize equipment process designs to enhance production turnaround times.
• Schedule and supervise ongoing technical support tasks to fulfill production and shutdown requirements, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement reliability improvements for equipment and maintenance by developing area-specific plans to prevent recurring failures.
• Evaluate completed maintenance activities to improve maintenance job plans.
• Serve as the primary liaison for production teams regarding equipment and maintenance performance.

Candidate Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a technical engineering role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector.
• Proven experience working with aseptic filling line equipment.
• Strong track record collaborating effectively with vendors and resolving related issues promptly.
• Experienced in leading structured problem-solving methods addressing equipment and process challenges.
• Outstanding technical expertise, communication, teamwork, and proactive initiative.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory standards and current Health and Safety legislation.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Experience in project planning and management.
• Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical, chemical, or mechanical engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Project management credentials would be advantageous.

Our Commitment

We are an employee-owned organization that values inclusion, commitment, and drive. Corporate responsibility and sustainability are integral to our 2025 strategy. We foster a culture that celebrates diversity and belonging, ensuring every individual’s talents and ideas are valued. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and accessible, including providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities to fully participate.