Project Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Planet Pharma
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Chester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Project Engineer role at a global medical device company involves leading a high-impact automation project, focusing on end-to-end equipment integration from design to handover. The position requires collaboration with global and site-based teams to ensure engineering excellence while adhering to quality, safety, cost, and delivery goals. The engineer will also drive long-term value through effective capital deployment and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support large-scale automation initiatives as a hands-on project engineer
- Lead installation, commissioning, and validation activities (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Oversee process development and integration of new equipment
- Manage design reviews with machinery vendors and maintain robust documentation systems
- Deliver lean process improvements that reduce cost of goods and increase operational uptime
- Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and all relevant regulatory standards (GAMP5, FDA, MHRA)
- Identify opportunities to improve process capability and machine performance
- Participate in continuous improvement (CI) projects throughout the engineering lifecycle
Key Skills:
- Degree or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline
- Time-served engineering background with a focus on automation/process equipment
- Strong knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ validation principles
- Proficiency in SAP, MS Office Suite, MS Project, and CAD
- Familiarity with regulated environments and a pragmatic understanding of compliance
- Demonstrated problem-solving, planning, and project execution skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, hands-on approach to engineering
- Experience in medical devices (desirable)
- Proficiency in process validation and quality tools (e.g., FMEA) (desirable)
- Background in equipment selection and technology evaluation (desirable)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Chester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Planet Pharma are working with a global medical device company, seeking a Project Engineer to join them on a contract assignment. You’ll be at the forefront of a high-impact automation project, supporting end-to-end equipment integration from design to handover. Working collaboratively across global and site-based teams, you'll ensure engineering excellence in alignment with quality, safety, cost, and delivery goals—while also driving long-term value through thoughtful capital deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support large-scale automation initiatives as a hands-on project engineer
- Lead installation, commissioning, and validation activities (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Oversee process development and integration of new equipment
- Manage design reviews with machinery vendors and maintain robust documentation systems
- Deliver lean process improvements that reduce cost of goods and increase operational uptime
- Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and all relevant regulatory standards (GAMP5, FDA, MHRA)
- Identify opportunities to improve process capability and machine performance
- Participate in continuous improvement (CI) projects throughout the engineering lifecycle
What We're Looking For
- Degree or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline
- Time-served engineering background with a focus on automation/process equipment
- Strong knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ validation principles
- Proficiency in SAP, MS Office Suite, MS Project, and CAD
- Familiarity with regulated environments and a pragmatic understanding of compliance
- Demonstrated problem-solving, planning, and project execution skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, hands-on approach to engineering
Desirable Extras
- Experience in medical devices
- Proficiency in process validation and quality tools (e.g., FMEA)
- Background in equipment selection and technology evaluation
To Apply
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please email on lwatkins@planet-pharma.co.uk
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