Technical Project Manager

What We Do:

Crest Solutions are an engineering and software company that supply and support the resourcing of engineers, analysts, specialists and other professionals in this field. We are home to a vibrant group of professionals, working together to deliver to our clients. As a Gold Certificated company in the NSAI Excellence Through People scheme, Crest Solutions strives to guide many of Ireland’s most successful organisations to become more efficient, productive, flexible, competitive and innovative, through the development of great people.

The Role:

The Project Engineer is responsible for safely coordinating and leading projects associated with Process Improvements, Automation, Aseptic processing, New Processing equipment with some Facility / utilities modifications to incorporate same. The primary responsibility of the role is to ensure that Projects meets their agreed goals/targets on time and on budget. The E&T Engineer reports directly to the Senior Manager of Engineering who will give advice and support to ensure the equipment/facility/utilities design and goals/targets are achieved.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

1) People Safely coordinate and lead cross functional project teams for the delivery of processing equipment to the site based on planned timelines and scope. Processing equipment would include e.g., Autoclaves, RABS & Isolator Filling machines, LAF units, Compounding skids, Vessels, Containment booths & Stopper processing eq.

2) Writing User Requirement Specifications. Selecting Vendors and completing Vendor evaluation matrix.

3) Writing RCE's, placing orders, Project Management & Design review meetings. Working to the ASME BPE 2019 Standard and relevant ISPE Guidelines etc.

4) Coordination of processing equipment installation and services hook up, working with Equipment Vendors and Engineering personnel.

5) Lead the Project Team participation in Factory Acceptance Testing program.

6) Coordination of all equipment documentation requirements.

7) Commissioning of equipment and Engineering support during qualification.

8) Work with the E&T Senior Manager & System Owner / Project Team.

9) Handover training, coordination of O&M manuals, Spare parts, & PM schedules.

10) Contribute to a team environment on specific technical problem-solving forums associated with Product manufacture & Aseptic fill.

11) Deliver on Process improvement / cost reduction projects.

12) Meetings: Lead your regular weekly / bi-weekly Project review meetings with your Project team.

13) Attend the twice weekly E&T Tier 2 meeting with your manager.

 Key Competencies Required:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to operate as part of a team.

• Customer focus.

• Innovative.

• Attention to detail.

• Good problem-solving skills.

• Results and performance driven.

• Adaptable and flexible.

• Serve as a role model for making Credo-based decisions, helping others understand the value of Credo-based decisions.

• Support the creation of a believing, reciprocal, and ethical work environment that positively gives to employee engagement.

• Maintain awareness of the external environment, adding value and insights. Uses insights to uncover important unmet needs and encourage and support internal collaboration across levels, creating effective solutions.

• Supply to innovative and viable products, services and/or solutions, adding value. Challenges the status quo and adapt to change, taking advantage of opportunities to have a positive impact.

• Evaluates and communicates significant risks, takes appropriate action and demonstrates an awareness of the highest standards of quality and compliance.

• Take accountability for their performance and development alongside supporting talent acquisition and the development of others.

• Demonstrates different perspectives, backgrounds and talent to generate effective ideas or solutions and engage in open and constructive conversations, supplying to high-performance teams.

• Act with speed, flexibility, and accountability to achieve goals. Understands how own work impacts the enterprise and use understanding to make effective decisions and take actions and lead priorities effectively to deliver expected results.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Third level qualification in an Engineering or equivalent discipline/experience.

• Experience of working in Biologics, Pharmaceuticals or Medical device industry. Minimum of 2 to 5 years’ experience.

• Project Management experience with a proven record.

• Assured self-starter with proven technical ability.

• Good communication and Interpersonal skills required to operate in a multi-function project team set up.

• Ability to work within a team using your own initiative to articulate and deliver specific functional requirements for all aspects of the project and work with members of various disciplines and functions across the project.

• Good team leading skills and ability to work closely with other areas/departments within an organization.

• Behaviors/Value Relationship Building: Establishing working relationships with main contacts through a hands on approach and giving clear and concise instruction.

• Communication: Good communication and presentations skills, both written and oral – ability to present data in a clear and concise manner to team members and where required, to management.

• Planning & Organizing: Able to plan activities and tasks whilst ensuring the required number of people are available and in place to perform the task.

• Decision Making: Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities whilst working within a team environment to provide a solution.

• Adaptability: Able to work in a fast, dynamic, environment whilst being able to adjust readily to meet unexpected constraints.

• Passion for results: Drive, high energy, and ability to work under pressure and deliver results; get things done (an action-oriented approach) overcome obstacles.

• Receptivity to feedback - Receptive to the ideas of others and welcome and accept constructive feedback.

• Culture fit: Have a people centered approach in a team environment whilst upholding the values and ethos of the company.

• Other requirements (i.e. travel) Undertake any travel that the role may require for design review meeting, build inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT’s) etc. COMPLIANCE AND INTEGRITY

• You will be responsible for conducting your activities on behalf of the company consistent

• with a high standard of business ethics and in compliance with the laws and regulations

• that govern our activities.

Why Join Crest Solutions?

At Crest Solutions we understand that our people are our greatest asset. For this reason and many others, we take care of them. The team in Crest Solutions benefits from a Total Rewards package. This includes great personal benefits and professional growth opportunities. An example of what is offered to our team members is as follows:

·       Competitive salary.

·       Full healthcare cover, leave benefits, life assurance, flexi-time and pension scheme.

·       A varied and exciting career with Crest Solutions with opportunities to work in a cutting-edge, innovative technological environment.

·       A structured approach to professional development opportunities with an educational assistance program.