Our client is a truly global business operating across over 40 countries and with recent performance, this has positioned them as a genuine market leader in the healthcare sector. They are highly focussed and with a recent substantial multi-million euro investment will continue to lead into the future. As such they require an Engineering Project Manager to join their team in Waterford.

The Role

As Engineering Project Manager you will:

• Use skills of analysis to identify, quantify and justify improvement opportunities
• Develop URS documentation for equipment and machine controls software systems
• Develop and implement new technologies and systems to support R&D projects
• Create and manage project schedules and budgets
• Communicate project information to all stakeholders (across many sites)
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risk
• Identify and resolve project issues
• Demonstrate leadership skills to engage team members
• Demonstrate team building skills with motivated team members working well together

The position will require travel to the USA and central Europe as project mix dictates.

The Person

• Bachelor level degree in Engineering or another relevant technical equivalent - master qualification advantageous
• 10+ years' experience of project execution and supervision of engineers
• Experience with medical device and/or pharmaceutical production required (cGMP / FDA regulated environment)
• Knowledge of some of the following; software development life-cycle, GAMP V, SPC, DOE, Statistical Analysis, and Project Management (PMI certification a plus)
• Project Management of high volume, low-cost manufacturing systems (may include pneumatics, PLCs, motion control, robotics, HMIs and SCADA)
• Capable to lead, motivate and access engineers and others in project execution and technical development work streams
• Self-directed with excellent communication skills and the ability to form relationships with stakeholders across multiple sites and work within cross functional teams

The Benefits

• Attractive salary and benefits package on offer for the successful candidate

To learn more about this role apply online or contact Anna Carey on +353 21 4511193 for a confidential discussion.