Technical Operations Engineer (12m, Cork)

CareerWise Recruitment

Cork

TECHNICAL OPERATIONS ENGINEER with a BSc / PhD in Chemistry required by Careerwise Recruitment for our multinational Pharmceutical client in Cork, initial 12 month contract on offer. The TECHNICAL OPERATIONS ENGINEER will be a member of the Technical Operations (TO) Team and a key contributor to process improvement initiatives. In addition, they should have a keen aptitude for implementing and maintaining standards and driving efficiency within the business while supporting introduction and validation of new and existing products. THE ROLE: * Manage / execute the validation and cleaning program for new and existing products. * Issue / review validation plan, protocols and reports. * Be the site TO representative in Cluster/NPI project teams as process / validation SME. * Strong analytical and Problem Solving skills. * Lead complex investigations on the site by providing technical expertise. * Provides process / technology input to SOP's, Master Batch Records and change controls. * Partner with Engineering & Maintenance and contribute to equipment changes / introduction projects on the site. * Lead / support process improvement projects, including new technology / analytics introduction (e.g. MVA, PAT. * Contribute to Standardization initiatives for Technical Operations. * Technical support / direct participation in partnership with Quality / Operations on any regulatory audits and inspection requirements. * Conduct and/or participate in problem solving efforts by analysis and correction of both process and equipment problems to maintain or improve existing site operations. * Represent Technical Operations in engineering projects and coordinate small engineering projects. * Support the introduction of new processes by coordinating and executing the preparation activities. * Assist in process and equipment design to support new products and the legacy product portfolio. * Execute cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects using Process or Design Excellence techniques. Utilizes appropriate risk management tools such as FMEA, HAZOP, LOPA and business risk evaluations. * Conduct training for operations and maintenance personnel. * Maintain knowledge of cGMPs, process safety practices and environmental standards. REQUIREMENTS: * Honours degree in Engineering or Science, with minimum 5 years' experience in a pharmaceutical environment. * Desirable candidate would have Master Degree or Equivalent with 5 - 8 years' experience in a pharmaceutical environment. * Excellent social and communication skills. * Self-driven and keeps up to date with regulatory, technical developments within the industry. * Acute attention to detail. * Focus on patients and customers at all times. * Project management, organizing, planning and coordination skills is preferred. * Ability to seek innovation and change to ensure competitiveness is preferred. * Affinity with data analytics tools is preferred. Please call Conor Twomey today for further information on 087-0907204 or email: ctwomey@careerwise.ie. CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence. Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.

661 days ago