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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a major automation and capital investment programme at a large FMCG manufacturing site. In this hands-on role, you will lead the delivery of equipment upgrades and production improvements while working closely with various engineering and production teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver capital and automation projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and handover.
  • Manage multiple concurrent engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality targets.
  • Produce and manage User Requirement Specifications in collaboration with production, engineering, and quality teams.
  • Coordinate equipment suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders throughout design, build, and installation phases.
  • Lead Factory Acceptance Tests and support Site Acceptance Testing activities.
  • Support equipment installation and commissioning in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Ensure compliance with validation requirements where applicable.
  • Manage project planning, scheduling, risk management, and reporting activities.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Project Engineer in FMCG, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or cosmetics manufacturing.
  • Strong experience with capital projects, automation upgrades, or production improvements.
  • Hands-on involvement in Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Testing, and commissioning.
  • Experience in GMP or similarly regulated environments.
  • Understanding of validation processes (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) is advantageous.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills across engineering, production, quality, and suppliers.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
SkillsStakeholder Management
LocationHampshire
TypeOn-site
SourceLinkedIn
RecruiterCpl
Posted19/06/26