The Project Engineer is the central delivery owner for a portfolio of automation projects, ensuring each is delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.
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Working across the full project lifecycle from technical handover through to FAT, SAT, and customer sign-off you will be the primary interface between Tekpak's internal engineering teams and our clients, maintaining schedule discipline, managing risk, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience throughout.
Key Responsibilities Project Lifecycle Management Own the structured technical handover from the Sales Team to Design and Engineering, ensuring commercial scope, technical requirements, validation obligations, and customer expectations are fully captured and baselined before design commences.
Build and maintain a Master Project Milestones Schedule in collaboration with Operations and Engineering, covering all phases from kick-off through Design Qualification (DQ), Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), and final customer sign-off.
Proactively identify and manage risks across technical, commercial, and schedule dimensions throughout the project lifecycle, implementing mitigation strategies and escalating issues to the Project Team Leader with clear options and recommendations.
Own the project change control process logging, evaluating, and communicating all scope changes with supporting commercial and schedule impact assessments, maintaining a clear audit trail in line with GMP requirements.
Coordinate and chair internal and external project meetings, publishing structured agendas, capturing decisions and actions, and distributing minutes to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
Report project status schedule performance, budget position, risks, and open actions to the Senior Management Team in a concise, consistent format using ERP and project management tooling.
Customer & Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer on all project matters, including scheduling, logistics, shipping, installation, training, and handover, ensuring a single coherent voice from Tekpak throughout the engagement.
Plan and execute FAT and SAT events to the required standard, managing the open points log through to successful resolution and ensuring all acceptance criteria are met before sign-off is sought.
Own the project close-out deliverables, including the handover documentation pack, qualification dossier, and any outstanding punch list items, ensuring the customer receives a complete and traceable project record.
Ensure H&S obligations are met for all site-based activities including installations and acceptance events at customer facilities by confirming compliance with site-specific safety requirements and Tekpak's own H&S policy prior to mobilisation.
Liaise with the Senior Management Team regarding high-profile customer events and escalations, maintaining Customer Focus as a non-negotiable standard at all times.
Commercial & Resource Management Manage commercial clarifications and scope change requests with customers, producing variation documentation and supporting negotiations with a clear understanding of margin and schedule impact.
Use the ERP system to monitor project costs against budget on a regular cadence, identifying variances early and taking corrective action in collaboration with the Project Team Leader and Operations.
Identify resource constraints and bottlenecks across the project portfolio and work with Team Leaders to develop practical resourcing solutions that protect delivery commitments.
Coordinate materials planning and shipment scheduling with OEM and third-party partners to ensure components arrive on time for technical evaluation, FAT build, and site installation.
Ensure project materials are handled, inspected, and recorded in accordance with company quality policy, with customers informed of required quantities and lead times well in advance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Participate actively in daily Operations Team meetings, representing the project portfolio and flagging cross-functional dependencies or blockers that require team-level resolution.
Represent the project as the delivery lead in sprint planning and SCRUM ceremonies, providing clear priorities and acceptance criteria to the Engineering Team for each sprint cycle.
Build strong working relationships across Design, Electrical, Software, and Assembly teams, acting as the connective layer between customer requirements and internal delivery capability. xsokbrc
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives identifying recurring project delivery issues, proposing process changes, and supporting the adoption of improved tools, templates, or methods across the Project Engineering function.
Essential Requirements: Education Third-level qualification in Engineering, Technical Business, or a related discipline (Level 7 NFQ minimum) Experience Minimum 3 years' engineering experience in a manufacturing, automation, or industrial environment Regulated Industry Demonstrated experience delivering projects within the pharmaceutical or food industry, including familiarity with GMP/GDP requirements Validation Knowledge Working knowledge of the pharma validation lifecycle: DQ, FAT, and SAT including documentation expectations and acceptance criteria Change Control Experience operating a formal change control process, including scope change documentation and commercial impact assessment Project Scheduling Proficiency with project scheduling tools (e.g.
MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and ability to build and maintain detailed milestone plans ERP / Reporting Experience using an ERP system for project tracking, cost monitoring, and management reporting Communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and customers Mobility Full clean Irish driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites for project events (typically 23 day trips) Preferred Requirements: Formal PM Qualification Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) Automation Systems Exposure to automated machinery including cartoning systems, robotics (cobots/delta), conveying, or filling/inspection equipment Qualification Docs Experience preparing or reviewing IQ/OQ/PQ documentation packages in a pharma or medtech environment OEM Coordination Experience managing third-party OEM supplier relationships for component supply, technical evaluation, and FAT integration Drawing Literacy Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, or P&IDs to support engineering discussions Continuous Improvement Familiarity with lean, EOS/Traction, or other operational excellence frameworks Language Skills Additional European language (beneficial for multinational pharma client base) Skills: Project Management Technical Report Writing Project Coordination Client Liaison