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Project Engineer

Mayo, Mayo County
7 months ago
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Who We Are:

NIRAS Ireland specializes in design and delivery of process-driven projects. We provide Project Management, Engineering Design, Project and Managed Service resources to the Food & Beverage, Life Science and Advanced Process Manufacturing sectors across Ireland and internationally.

We are currently recruiting a Project Engineer to join our client’s manufacturing facility in co. Mayo. This is a 12 month contract initially, based 100% on site.

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the projects, participating in the audits of the various regulatory agencies presenting to visitors as Subject Matter Expert, and will work proactively and professionally with internal and external cross functional team members and third-party service providers.

Responsibilities:

  • Support and adhere to personnel and manufacturing policies and procedures.

  • Adhere to the Change Control Management System for all changes to the existing process or the implementation of new systems.

  • Drive change by assessing opportunities, presenting proposals, gaining support from key stakeholders, assembling relevant team members, obtaining finance, and managing budgets.

  • Write Design Specifications and complete IQ/OQ/PQ activities as part of project execution.

  • Perform risk management, translate the results into action and execute the implementation plans.

  • Plan and prioritise workload to ensure that agreed deadlines are achieved.

  • Occasionally perform other engineering duties to support the operation, as the management may require.

    Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent combination of training and experience).

  • Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience, in the Pharmaceutical/Medical device industries.

  • Experience in Industrial Automation/High Volume Manufacturing, Construction/Facility systems/Utility systems/Pharmaceutical Processing.

  • Experience in commissioning.

  • Project Management training is desirable

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