Packaging Engineer

You will work as a Packaging Engineer for our client, an established manufacturing company in the Waterford area.

As a packaging engineer you will provide Packaging Engineering support and leadership to site capital projects aiding our client in the delivery of high quality projects safely, within budget and in a timely manner. Equipment development and installation is a vital component of the role.

This is a contract job*.

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Key duties & responsibilities:

Life cycle cost measured in designs for maximum long-standing efficiency and reliability.
Follow site procedures in Project Management best practice, including PM methodologies, design, documentation management and standards.
Ensure scope is understood, communicated and locked through appropriate charter for the project.
Ensure validation methodology is clear and integrated into the project from URS onwards.
Execution and project management responsibility for the introduction and installation of the packaging process
Mitigate risks as early as possible.
Manage budgets to ensure control is maintained at all times.
Direct PFMEA studies and lead Risk assessments effort for the overall process
Design, develop and source packaging equipment, source tools, fixtures and specialist equipment as required for successful implementation and project delivery
Manage scope through approved change control for any changes.
Ensure the quality of all works completed is to the highest standards and on schedule.
Ensure all documentation is appropriately reviewed and signed off.
Coordinate and attend FAT’s as required.
Ensure documentation, training and handover meet the customers’ expectations.

What are we looking for?

Project Management.
Qualified to a minimum of Degree level in an Engineering discipline.
Motivating cross functional Teams.
Knowledge of cGMP requirements.
Understanding of integrated validation approaches.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes.
Ability to manage multiple conflicting demands and to prioritize accordingly.
Knowledge of Pharma packaging is essential.
At least 3 years Project Management experience, preferably in the Pharma sector.