Ciarán O'Flynn
Cork
Summary
Chemical and Process Engineer with 7+ experience in a manufacturing engineering environment. Specializes in process improvement projects and introduction of best available technologies into manufacturing facilities via a GMP CQV approach . Qualified individual with extensive knowledge of large scale manufacturing, pharmaceutical technology and process improvement. Great multitasking and critical problem-solving skills. Team player. Utilizes communication and social skills to combine strengths of people within a group. Performs well in fast paced environments and working towards common goals and deadlines. Seizes the opportunities to take on new challenges. Motivated by future career progression and contributing positively to the company I work for. Broad skill set with industrial software. Punctual and professional attitude towards employment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior GMP Process Engineer
Stemcell Technologies
Vancouver, Canada
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Conducted CQV activities for all incoming equipment and technologies. These technologies included an GMP automated aseptic bag filling unit and a cleanroom compressed air system to meet ISO standards.
- Identified and implemented process changes to improve safety, cost and reliability.
- Reviewed assets to enhance safety, operational flexibility and capacity.
- Created and maintained process and production documentation.
- Prepared reports detailing data analysis along with prospective solutions, benefits and costs.
- Worked with managers, operators and vendors to perform root cause analysis on failing systems.
- Defined processes with project team to meet performance and cost targets.
- Researched, designed and installed mechanical products or equipment to meet process requirements.
- Implemented continuous improvement in processes and materials to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Specified system components or direct product modifications to verify conformance with engineering design or performance specifications.
- Conducted trials, observed process conditions and analyzed results to improve product quality and reduce costs.
- Developed and optimized processes to improve productivity, product quality and product consistency.
- Conferred with vendors to select proper tooling and materials.
- Developed innovative approaches for solving product development challenges.
APPLICATIONS ENGINEER
DuBois Chemicals
Vancouver, Canada
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Designed customized equipment for use in the mining industry
- The equipment functions included the application of spontaneous combustion inhibitors, dust suppressant and anti-freeze
- Identified site requirements from tender documents and generated internal scope of supply
- Worked closely with sales and the customer to deliver the highest quality equipment available within the customer's specified price range
- Generated and circulated progress reports for both clients and upper management
- Formulated detailed design for fabricators to portray the full scope of requirements using applications such as
- Created equipment design/ concepts using TurboCad software to generate PID models
- Generated control logic documents to provide end-users with a clearly defined functionality for their internal DCS, PLC program's
- Sourced and procured the latest technologies for use within the proposed systems.
PROCESS ENGINEER
Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals
Cork, Ireland
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Key member of a process centric team manufacturing a highly regulated API, guaranteeing its supply, and ensuring the quality and safety of the process is maintained at all times
- Responsible for all equipment within the process including reactors, centrifuges, dryers, and utilities (tasks included pre start up documentation and validation of equipment before commencing product campaigns post shutdown activities)
- Generated, implemented and managed change controls with the aim of optimizing process efficiency and removing variability from day to day operations
- Produced and updated standard operating procedures to maximise the operating personnel's understanding of a task and reducing the risk of safety and quality events
- Implemented updates to site GMP procedures
- Trained colleagues on standard operating procedures to continually maintain competency and safety within the process
- Lead investigator into safety and quality incidents and non conformances
- Designing out the potential for reoccurrence of safety and quality events and provide optimum safety for all members of staff at the Little Island site
- Used tools such as "Right first time" and "Method 1" to generate corrective actions which remove risk of reoccurrence
- Worked closely with projects and automation departments to aid with upgrading and implementation of process upgrades
- Generated project scope documents and issuing for approval
- Communicated on a daily basis with process operators and carried out safety walkdowns to ensure any concerns of the operators working with the process are addressed and resolved
- Facilitated the process team board where the team meets once a week to discuss priorities and delegate upcoming tasks
- Reviewed process performance and set quarterly targets to ensure progression of the process and ensure inclusion of all members of the process team
- Identified and implemented continuous improvement projects to ensure all production systems are contemporary, operator friendly and inherently safe
- Upon first joining Pfizer worked for a 6 month period in a maintenance engineering role reporting to the EMU manager
- Conducted reliability engineering projects aimed at increasing the equipment and assets mean time between failures
- Worked with external vendors to carry out FMEA's and generate preventative maintenance schedules to optimize equipment life cycles
- Investigative analysis into common equipment failures to determine special cause factors which effect equipment performance
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INTERN
Roche Ireland Limited
Clare, Ireland
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Chemical engineering role involved in both the production and facilities departments
- Project based work with a variety of different teams
- Large scope of responsibilities over multiple different projects including handover meeting's and research based work
- Deionised water system upgrade and monitoring
- Solvent storage tank and distribution system risk assessment
- Spading tag list upgrade for the multi-products plant
- Demolition projects P&ID revision
- Dryer performance study and update of the dryer offloading and repack procedure
- Secondary condenser efficiency study
- Student plant tours and plant familiarization sessions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INTERN
Merck Millipore
Cork, Ireland
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Student intern in the Environmental, Health and Safety department
- Conducted the GHS (Global Harmonised System) update for the Cork plant
- Represented the EHS department for the Control-Pore Glass manufacturing facility
- Undertook a site wide refurbishment of all safety signage to be updated to conform to GHS guidelines
- Carried out employee training and generated informative presentations, which involved using concise and effective public speaking methods
- Responsible for the personal protective equipment for both employees and off-site visitors.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical And Biopharmaceutical Engineering
Cork Institute of Technology
Ireland06.2016
Skills
- Commissioning, Qualification and Validation
- Engineering projects
- Process design
- Manufacturing
- Lean environment experience
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Strong decision maker
- MatLab and Minitab trained
- 3D design and simulation software
- Statistical analysis
- Microsoft Project and Visio
- Operational analysis
- Documentation and reporting
- Analysis of process flows
- Automation (Delta V and PLC)
- Continuous improvement projects
- Performance improvement tracking
- AutoCAD
- Industrial Engineering
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- The ESB Brighter Possibilities Challenge 2014
Chosen to represent the Cork Institute of Technology at a national level in an engineering and innovation event held by Ireland's largest electricity provider. The event consisted of a 4 person team who were posed an engineering challenge. The task was to research and design a solution to be pitched to a panel of ESB experts. Our team was very successful in the event and I was personally offered an internship with the ESB for my performance in the competition.
Affiliations
- Attended the 2022 ISPE annual conference in Orlando, Florida. The conference was focused on new technologies in the pharmaceutical industry with an emphasis of introducing Pharma 4.0 functionality to existing facilities.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior GMP Process Engineer
Stemcell Technologies
10.2020 - 09.2024
APPLICATIONS ENGINEER
DuBois Chemicals
01.2020 - 08.2020
PROCESS ENGINEER
Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals
07.2016 - 06.2019
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INTERN
Roche Ireland Limited
04.2015 - 09.2015
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INTERN
Merck Millipore
04.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical And Biopharmaceutical Engineering
Cork Institute of Technology
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