Project Engineer - Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

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Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Opportunity 

The Project Engineer will define detail requirements and work with suppliers to find the potential solutions and have responsibility for commissioning, qualification and optimization of the equipment. The Project Engineer will manage technical and/or engineering projects and work with site stakeholders to ensure availability of resources and adherence to project plans.

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Combining requirements from safety, quality, production, technical, engineering and supply to generate a clear user requirement for the equipment.
• Based on requirements and experience, generate a list of possible options with pro and cons.
• Develop and implement project plan to meet business deliverables
• Support purchase of the agreed equipment.
• Lead the installation, qualification and commissioning of manufacturing equipment.
• Support operations teams in optimization of the equipment.

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly excited to hear from those who have/are:

• Engineering degree or a minimum of 3 years in a similar role if not degreed.
• Ability to manage vendors and ensure CAPEX are in line with company policies and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GMPs and Pharma standards.
• Ability to lead individual projects while coordinating with site stakeholders.
• Ability to co-host meetings with PMO.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical Production or support, with a exposure to Technical Transfer of Pharmaceutical products and production is desirable but not essential based on the production skills demonstrated with evidence.
• Knowledge and experience of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, process development and validation is preferred.
• An understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements is highly desired.

As a people first values-based culture, we provide free weekly wellness sessions focused on our employee's physical and mental wellbeing, and flexible work arrangements. We offer a generous employer 401k match and an other incentives for long-term financial wellness. Our full array of health, financial and voluntary benefit programs are what you would expect from a recognized Best Place to Work.