Manufacturing Project Engineer

Reed; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Welwyn Garden City seeks a Manufacturing Project Engineer to join their Production Engineering team. The role focuses on maintaining compliance within manufacturing facilities and managing engineering projects in the pharmaceutical industry. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in building services projects. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in engineering.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Formal project management training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering technical expertise to support project activities.
• Lead small engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver improvements to engineering systems.
• Resolve complex technical issues with robust engineering solutions.
• Coordinate project planning and risk mitigation.
• Manage external contractors to maintain high standards.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.

Skills

Engineering technical expertise

Project management

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ 3-4 qualifications

Job description

Manufacturing Project Engineer

• Annual Salary: To be discussed
• Location: Hertfordshire
• Job Type: 2 Year FTC

Reed Engineer are working with a successful global company who need someone to join their Production Engineering team as a Manufacturing Project Engineer. This role is crucial in maintaining compliant operations within their manufacturing and packaging facilities, ensuring all activities align with their Quality System and industry standards.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide engineering technical expertise to support project activities, ensuring compliance with good manufacturing practice and good engineering practice.
• Lead small engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives, managing both internal and external engineering resources.
• Deliver improvements to engineering systems to enhance equipment reliability and availability.
• Resolve complex technical issues, providing robust engineering solutions.
• Coordinate project planning and risk mitigation for assigned projects.
• Manage external contractors, ensuring high standards of work and safety are maintained.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities within the production facility.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Time-served apprenticeship, including City & Guilds &/or NVQ 3 - 4 qualifications in an appropriate engineering.
• Experience managing building services projects within the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Formal project management training or qualifications are preferred but not essential.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Developed problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Resilient and adaptable, with a focus on continuous self-development and delivering high-quality work.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading pharmaceutical company.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

To apply for the Manufacturing Project Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.