Project Engineering Lead

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

The Project Engineering Lead is a senior leadership position within the Engineering team. This individual will steer the design and management of high-impact engineering projects across the Castlebar & Swinford Plants. Beyond technical execution, the Lead is responsible for setting engineering standards, mentoring the project team, and ensuring that all installations and process improvements align with long-term site strategy.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Safety Leadership: Champion a culture of safety, ensuring all projects exceed Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) mandatory policies and standards.

Strategic Change Management: Lead the site's Change Control Management System. Drive transformation by identifying high-value opportunities, securing Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) funding, and influencing key stakeholders at a site leadership level.

Technical Governance: Oversee the drafting of Design Specifications and the execution of IQ/OQ/PQ activities. Review and approve technical documentation to ensure compliance with cGMP and Vantive Global requirements.

Team Mentorship & Coordination: Manage and mentor a team of engineers; consult on complex technical hurdles and ensure resource allocation meets project timelines and budget constraints.

Risk Management: Apply FMEA to process and equipment design to prevent failures before implementation. Serve as the technical lead for complex Problem-Solving Methodologies to resolve critical engineering roadblocks and prevent recurrence.

Regulatory Representation: Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) during internal and external audits (e.g HPRA/FDA), taking accountability for the engineering integrity of the systems presented.

Operational Integration: Collaborate with the Projects Engineering Manager to prioritise workload and ensure engineering activities integrate seamlessly with production schedules.

Requirements:

• Primary degree in Engineering (Level 8) or equivalent. Professional accreditation is highly desirable.
• Minimum 7–10 years of manufacturing experience, with a proven track record of leading high-value capital projects.

Desirable:

• Formal leadership or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Extensive experience in Construction, Manufacturing, Utility systems, or Pharmaceutical Processing.
• Deep knowledge of Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) within a Medical Device or Life Sciences environment.

What Vantive can offer to you:

• A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.

Reasonable Accommodation

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