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.