Senior Process Engineer

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Senior Process Engineer on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Carlow on an initial 11-month contract with potential to extend.

Scope Summary: 

• Provide process engineering services in support of upgrade projects in an existing Sterile Filling Facility.  The job-holder works with the Process Engineering Team and act as the Package Owner and Vendor Point of Contact for new process equipment and upgrades to existing process equipment.  
• The Senior Process Engineer will work within cross functional teams to deliver a significant suite or multiple suites of related process scope. 

Scope Responsibilities:· 

      Act as Package owner for new process equipment and upgrades to existing process equipment. 

o   Manage vendor(s) for critical equipment detailed design, fabrication, installation on site and delivery up to PQ completion.

o   Develop Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, User Requirement Specifications and Equipment Specifications to ensure Process Descriptions/Needs are met.

o   Facilitate team to complete process safety deliverables including PHA (Hazops).

o   Ensure Global engineering standards, procedures and practices are followed in the design development.

• Work as part of a cross-functional project teams to ensure project and site stakeholder inputs and requirements are clear and reflected in design deliverables.
  • Ensure all project stakeholders are consulted on key process suite activities.
  • Monitor progress of process suite team milestones with all team members and provide status reports to project Tiers and stakeholders.

·       Support GES C&Q Lead to coordinate preparation and C&Q field execution.

o   Develop and/or review system lifecycle documents including Criticality and Risk assessments, FAT documentation, and C&Q documentation.

o   Manage installation / start-up / testing of process systems through OQ completion.  Interface with cross-functional team to ensure systems’ post-OQ (PQ, PPQ) readiness.

• Liaise with stakeholders, equipment vendors, business partners, and SMEs at other sites within the Manufacturing Network as required to support Project.
• The job-holder may also undertake Project Engineering duties including preparation of project related deliverables such as schedules, work plans, or equipment cost tracking.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum qualification B.Sc. or M.Sc./ M.Eng Degree in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years post academic process engineering experience. Aseptic/sterile processing design, construction & start-up experience would be preferred.  

·       Demonstrated ability to lead / influence teams in matrix environment

·       Excellent communication/presentation/organizational skills

·       In depth understanding of process engineering and technologies pertinent to formulation and filling unit operations. 

·       Knowledge of SDLC methodology

Notes: ·      

This is a contract position. Requested start is January 2026 with initial 11 month contract.

• The position is based at the Carlow Site.

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