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Headcount Solutions are seeking to recruit a Process Equipment Engineer for one of our leading multinational client sites in Sligo

Site/Location: Ballytivnan

Biologics Process Equipment Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • To work as a team member to support engineering in pharma operations in line with all safety, regulatory and organizational requirements.

  • Develop and modify procedures as needed to support the manufacturing operation.

  • Participate in process, equipment, and facilities validations efforts and projects implementations.

  • Process and equipment engineering Subject Matter Expert for a vial filling and isolator equipment from design phase to equipment handover.

  • Review, and approve process flow diagrams (PFDs), specifications, layouts and P&ID’s. Interface with vendor to ensure that equipment/facility designs are aligned and to ensure efficient transfer of information between vendor and site.

  • Review vendor design documentation to ensure compliance with process and technical specifications.

  • Lead the FAT and SAT activities ensuring the equipment is design, fabricated and tested to meet the technical requirements of the project.

  • Support foller equipment installation integration and co-ordinate vendor supervision as required.

  • Support the development of the project commissioning and validation plan.

  • Review all process related validation protocols for completeness and accuracy.

    Requirements:

  • A relevant third level qualification in an engineering, science or technical discipline (Degree Level or Masters Preferable)

  • At least six (5) years of total combined experience in Process / Equipment or Manufacturing Engineering of a Pharmaceutical and Health Care Organization.

  • At least three (3) years of experience in the manufacturing environment of a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or health care plant.

  • Previous experience in manufacturing processes of biotechnological drugs, parenteral drugs, solutions preparation, and sterilization operations preferable.

  • Experience in new product introductions (drug product) to pharmaceutical facilities is desirable.

    EHS Responsibilities

  • Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities.

  • Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers.

  • Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses (unsafe acts and conditions) immediately to your supervisor and always raise the event in EHS system.

  • Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on EHS system.

  • Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs.

  • Wear PPE as required.

    For further information please forward your CV

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