Lead Process Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Are you an experienced Lead Process Mechanical Engineer with the ability to take ownership of equipment modules and packages through design and procurement phases?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team in Dublin. With excellent people skills, you have a proven ability to work in partnership at all levels. The role will focus on the pharma/biopharma and Life Sciences sector.

With high levels of commitment, your responsibilities will include ownership of equipment modules and packages, and interfacing with clients, vendors, client project management and other disciplines ensuring the highest level of service is provided

Who we are

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 4,000+ people.  We are world leaders in the pharma, food, medtech and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organisations.  We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners.

Responsibilities

As Lead Process Mechanical Engineer you would be responsible for:

• Lead Process Mechanical design teams to deliver all scope related to process equipment for large scale pharmaceutical facility projects
• Manage and monitor team progress against defined deliverables, schedule and budgeted engineering hours
• Provide technical input and resource hour estimates to support proposals and business development activities
• Identify, evaluate and manage changes in project scope throughout the lifecycle, including the preparation of change orders
• Technical authority for all deliverables produced by the process mechanical team
• Prepare capital equipment cost estimates and monitor spend to ensure alignment with project budgets, highlighting risks or deviations promptly. 
• Lead the engineering management of vendor-supplied equipment packages including review of designs, monitoring of fabrication, and coordination of FATs in compliance with URS and project specifications
• Collaborate with internal disciplines (e.g., process, piping, electrical, HVAC, automation), client teams, and vendors to ensure fully integrated overall design
• Liaise with client engineering and operations teams to align process mechanical designs with user requirements and site standards.
• Ownership of critical process and clean utility equipment packages throughout complete lifecycle — from design through procurement, FAT, and site delivery.
• ​Generation and checking of Data Sheets, Material Requisitions & Enquiry Packages for procurement of process equipment
• Generation and checking of Technical Bid Evaluation of vendors in compliance with Client specifications
• Develop Technical Specifications and Scope of Work documents in compliance with Client standards and project requirements
• Facilitate and lead Kick-off Meetings, Design Reviews and FATs as required.
• Provide mechanical engineering support during installation, commissioning phases as required

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:-

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Engineers with a primary degree in Chemical/Process Engineering and relevant process experience may also be considered.
• Design experience in the Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical sectors is essential
• Candidates must have experience in design and package management of process equipment on API, or Fill Finish or Biopharma projects.
• Self-starter with confidence in coordinating the efforts of others
• Good communication skills (ability to lead Technical reviews with Clients and Suppliers)
• Experience in team leadership / management role
• Chartered status desirable
• Openness to travel to where equipment is being manufactured

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click here to read more in our 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.