Job Details
Posted 19 September, 2026
Job Id: 630272
Project Engineer – III based in Dundalk
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Project Engineer!
Are you a seasoned engineer with a passion for delivering complex projects in a fast-paced GMP environment? We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer to play a pivotal role. If you thrive on managing end-to-end equipment installation, start-up, and testing with precision and leadership, this is your chance to make an impact in a dynamic, cutting-edge setting.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the preparation of project deliverables including schedules, work plans, and equipment cost tracking.
- Coordinate seamlessly across stakeholders to ensure smooth project progress.
- Manage installation, start-up, and testing of key equipment systems through OQ completion.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are ready for PQ and PPQ phases.
- Monitor project costs and milestones, providing clear status reports to senior stakeholders.
- Support site and project teams to incorporate stakeholder input into design and execution.
- Liaise with vendors, business partners, and SMEs across the network as needed, including travel for vendor visits and FATs.
What We’re Looking For:
- A minimum of a B.Sc. or M.Sc./M.Eng Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering.
- At least 8 years of post-academic experience in GMP processing design and start-up environments.
- Proven experience leading projects and managing diverse teams.
- Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Experience working within GMP environments is highly advantageous, especially with small groups of project engineers.
Nice to Have:
- Experience working in a GMP environment with vendor visits and FAT processes.
- Familiarity with process engineering within a pharmaceutical or biotechnological setting.
Preferred Education & Experience:
- B.Sc. or higher degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred).
- Extensive process engineering experience with a focus on GMP processing.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and team collaboration skills.
If you’re ready to lead impactful projects in a collaborative environment and advance your engineering career, don’t hesitate–apply now and become a key player in shaping innovative solutions!
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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