MES Engineer – Sligo, Ireland
Location: Sligo, Ireland
Contract: 12-Month Contract
Rate: Up to €65 per hour
Reference: DES-1186
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced MES Engineer to provide technical, operational, and compliance support for Manufacturing Execution Systems within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
This role will focus on:
- MES system reliability and performance
- Recipe and workflow management
- Compliance with quality, regulatory, and IT requirements
- Support for commercial manufacturing and new product introductions (NPI)
- Continuous improvement and system optimisation
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain MES recipes and workflows.
- Implement and manage MES system and recipe changes aligned with business and production objectives.
- Support SAP and MES integration strategies.
- Ensure compliance with IT, safety, quality, regulatory, and organisational requirements.
- Support operations teams in executing SAP and MES transactions for commercial production and NPI activities.
- Review and manage business and compliance risks associated with MES systems and recipes.
- Maintain and update SOPs, training materials, and procedural documentation relating to system changes.
- Support qualification activities for MES recipes, system upgrades, and new implementations.
- Act as local key user for SAP and MES queries relating to materials and system transactions.
- Prepare and present project status and system performance reports to stakeholders.
- Investigate and resolve MES, recipe, and system issues with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure adherence to quality and regulatory SOP compliance standards.
- Promote right-first-time and operational excellence principles.
- Support regulatory and customer audits relating to MES and SAP systems.
- Participate in MES knowledge sharing across sites and business units.
- Attend Technical Review Board meetings and support resolution of system issues and improvements.
- Contribute to MES project delivery from initiation to implementation, ensuring hardware and system requirements are met.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- Relevant qualification in Science, Engineering, or Information Technology (Diploma or Degree preferred).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA / HPRA or equivalent).
- Proven experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems.
- Strong knowledge of cGMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
Desirable:
- Experience with POMSnet or comparable MES platforms.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing business processes and system integration.
Eligibility:
- Candidates must hold a valid Irish work visa or EU passport.
Contact:
For confidential discussion, contact Corné on 094 931 6002 or [email protected]
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Pay: €55.00-€65.00 per hour
Education:
- Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- Design, develop, and maintain MES recipes: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
