Project Engineer - 12 Month Contract

This position is a Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) role with a duration of 12 months.
Job Purpose
The Project Engineer is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of capital and technical projects that support manufacturing, packaging, utilities, and facility operations. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements. The Project Engineer partners cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, Validation, EHS, Maintenance, and external contractors to support business growth, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution
Lead capital and expense projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
Develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, URS and execution plans.
Manage contractors, vendors, and internal resources to ensure safe and compliant execution.
Track project progress, risks, and budgets; communicate status to stakeholders.
GMP Compliance & Quality Systems
Support Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, and Quality Records related to projects.
Ensure project activities comply with GMP, safety, and regulatory standards.
Support equipment qualification and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Ensure that on the day the new equipment starts running, the PM schedules, spare parts, and SOPs are already live in the CMMS (Maintenance System).
Validate that all vendors meet compliance standards and are active in the approved vendor list.
Capital Planning & Asset Lifecycle Management
Support capital planning, justification, and prioritization activities.
Coordinate equipment upgrades, replacements, and obsolescence initiatives.
Ensure effective turnover of projects to Operations and Maintenance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a liaison between Engineering, Operations, Quality, Validation, EHS, and Maintenance.
Support training, knowledge transfer, and documentation related to new systems and equipment.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost.
Support Lean, TPM, automation, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
Promote standardization and engineering best practices across the site.
Key Performance Indicators
Project Execution
Projects delivered on time and within budget (90%)
Contractor safety performance and compliance
Effective project turnover and documentation completion
Operational Performance
Reduction in project‑related downtime and disruptions
Successful startup and performance of new equipment
Quality & Compliance
On‑time closure of Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs (91%)
Audit findings related to project execution (count/severity)
Maintenance & Reliability
Preventive maintenance readiness at project handover (100%)
Reduction in repeat issues related to new installations
Continuous Improvement
Number of improvement initiatives supported
Cost savings or avoidance achieved ($)
Our Ideal Candidate:
Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing, packaging equipment, and utilities in a GMP‑regulated environment.
Proven experience managing capital projects, equipment installations, and contractors.
Solid understanding of GMP compliance, including change control, deviations, CAPAs, and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing or packaging operations.
Engineering degree or similar degree
PMP - Project Management Professional
PgMP - Program Management Professional
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
CMRP - Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional
Skills and Experience:
Effective cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, QA, Validation, EHS, and Maintenance.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to lead individual projects while co-ordinating with site stakeholders
Ability to co-host meetings with PMO
Demonstrated knowledge of GMPs and Pharma standards
Manage vendors and ensure CAPEX are in line with company policies and standards
Cooperating and communicating with the project manager and other project participants and collaborating with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project's profitability.
Experience in Pharmaceutical Production or support, with a exposure to Technical Transfer of Pharmaceutical products and production is desirable but not essential based on the production skills demonstrated with evidence
Knowledge and experience of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, process development and validation,
Exposure to automation, equipment installations, and validation activities.
Experience supporting manufacturing and packaging operations.
Working knowledge of HVAC, utilities, and facility systems.