Job Description

Arcadis DPS Engineering are seeking a Process Engineer – Drug Product, to carry out a pharmaceutical assignment located in Dundalk. This is an 11- month contract initially.

Responsibilities

•  Provide technical leadership within a new Vaccine Drug Product Manufacturing facility.
•  Ensure all equipment installed is safe, effective and in compliance with industry standards.
•  Ensure all company and site engineering policies and procedures are adhered to.
•  Provide technical and compliance review and/or authorship of testing protocols, reports and applicable manufacturing SOPs.
•  Generate and execute documentation for cGMP activities including risk assessments /reports.
•  Management of Equipment Vendors including execution of on-site maintenance visits, management of continuous improvement projects & spare parts criticality assessments.
•  Support/lead maintenance of the validated state of the equipment through execution of revalidation protocols as per Site VMP.
•  Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, drive continuous improvement, and process  optimisation using tools such as DMAIC and FMEA.
• Manage changes to equipment/process as per site change control procedures.
• Support establishment of new Preventative Maintenance Program for equipment in Drug Product suite.
• Lead/participate in equipment related manufacturing investigations with cross-functional teams to ensure that detailed root cause analysis & impact analysis is completed and appropriate CAPAs are implemented.
• Identify process and equipment improvements and develop these into CI projects.
• Support disposition of batches by addressing any potential technical / engineering related issues which may have occurred mid-batch.
• Lead/participate in, TPM, CI & Gemba programs and daily / weekly tiered manufacturing meetings.
• Provide technical expertise during regulatory inspections e.g. FDA, HPRA inspections to defend systems, change controls, investigations and qualification packages.
• Support transition from project to sustaining manufacturing and ramp up of production volumes in future by improving equipment reliability through CI and TPM processes.

Requirements

•      Bachelor of Engineering or Science Degree in Engineering or Technology related discipline
•      Minimum 5 years cGMP industrial / engineering experience,
•      Experience in executing on the floor activities such as FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ
•      Experience in data driven approach to root cause analysis and prioritization of continuous improvement initiatives e.g. Six Sigma
•      Experience in leading & resolving complex technical investigations.
•      Experience in a risk-based approach to manufacturing through use of tools such as FMEA
•      Ability to adapt to changing priorities as project demands change
•      Specific experience with Autoclave, Parts Washers, and CIP/SIP equipment.
•      Knowledge of Formulation processes.
•      Experience in start-up facilities is advantageous.
•      CQV experience is advantageous.
•      Knowledge of industry/ regulatory requirements such as Annex 1 desirable
•      Ability to explain complex technical issues to external customers / agencies

Why Join Arcadis?

At Arcadis, we empower individuals to excel because your contributions matter. Taking a skills-based approach, we provide opportunities for you to shape your career, maximize your impact, and grow professionally. By joining us, you’ll engage in meaningful work that drives sustainable solutions for a better planet while leaving a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Through our six ED&I workstreams—Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race— we foster innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we strive to improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future.