Project Engineer

Occupli are delighted to partner with our client a Pharmaceutical Multinational.

Contract: 24 months (initial 12-month)

Location: Eastern & Midland Region, Ireland (on-site)

Serve as Occupli’s client-representative (embedded) within the Global Engineering Team, providing project engineering support for commissioning and qualification of a drug substance / drug product manufacturing facility. You will help manage cross-functional teams to deliver key C&Q milestones.

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• Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, and cost-tracking for equipment and capital.
  
• Coordinate across stakeholders including engineering, validation, quality, operations, and vendors.
  
• Lead installation, start-up, and testing through Operational Qualification (OQ).
  
• Support readiness for post-OQ phases (PQ, PPQ), ensuring design and validation deliverables reflect site and business requirements.
  
• Monitor project progress, costs, and risks; produce tiered status reporting.
  
• Engage with cross-functional experts, SMEs, and vendor partners to ensure alignment.
  
• Assist in regulatory and validation documentation, including CAPAs and risk assessments.
  
• Drive continuous improvement in C&Q execution and handover processes.
  

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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Process, Chemical, etc.).
  
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a commissioning / qualification / validation role — ideally in a sterile or aseptic manufacturing environment.
  
• Experience writing and executing IQ/OQ (and preferably PQ) protocols.
  
• Strong project coordination, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work as part of a team.
  

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• Knowledge of GMP, risk-based validation (e.g. FMEA), and ISPE / GAMP frameworks.
  
• Experience with FAT / SAT, vendor management, and commissioning change control.
  

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• Work on a high-impact project in a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
  
• Be part of an international engineering team and contribute to critical qualification phases.
  
• Gain contract-based flexibility with the opportunity to make a measurable difference. xcfaprz
  
• Opportunity to deepen your expertise in pharma commissioning & validation.