Packaging Support Engineer (FTC)

Organon LLC; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Valid driving license

Job summary

Organon invites applications for a Project Packaging Support Engineer on a 24-month fixed-term contract in Cramlington, Northumberland. The role supports transformation projects across design, installation, commissioning, validation, testing and implementation, with site-based responsibilities.

You will act as SME for packaging equipment, drive continuous improvements, ensure cGMP compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external contractors.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Packaging Operations is essential.
• Technical qualification (Level 3 Mechanical Engineering) is essential or working towards.
• HNC is preferred.
• Experience supporting technical transfers, equipment qualification, or process validation is essential.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tooling requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills across packaging and manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Transformation projects, including major and minor capital investments, within timelines and budgets.
• Manage packaging project activities including FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ, PQ and PV where applicable.
• Provide technical support for product transfers, tooling qualifications, packaging line moves, and equipment introductions.
• Act as SME for new packaging equipment, troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, quality, safety and change control; manage project documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external contractors to define scopes and deliver projects.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement to equipment performance and waste reduction.
• Support training, knowledge transfer and capability development across the team.

Skills

Packaging Operations

Analytical skills

Driving license

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

HNC preferred

Job description

Organon is hiring a Project Packaging Support Engineer (FTC) to join our Transformation team in Cramlington, Northumberland. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering a major capital investment project.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Transformation projects, including major and minor capital investments, contributing across design, installation, commissioning, testing, validation, and implementation activities.
• Manage and/or support packaging project activities within agreed timelines and budgets, including FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ, PQ and PV activities where applicable.
• Provide technical support for product transfers, tooling qualifications, packaging line moves, and equipment introductions, conducting impact assessments and technical reviews as required.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for new packaging equipment, tooling, and processes, supporting troubleshooting, fault finding, and resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure all engineering and project activities comply with cGMP, quality, safety, and change control requirements, including the generation, review, and management of project documentation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and external contractors to define scopes of work, coordinate site activities, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, process efficiency, reliability, and waste reduction.
• Support training, knowledge transfer, and capability development across the team, promoting new ways of working and operational excellence.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Strong professional background in Packaging Operations is essential.
• Technical qualification (completed or working towards) is essential, e.g. Level 3 Mechanical Engineering.
• HNC is preferred.
• Experience supporting technical transfers, equipment qualification, or process validation is essential.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tooling requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues across packaging and manufacturing equipment.

Job Details

• Location: Cramlington, Northumberland (site-based)
• Contract type: 24-month Fixed Term Contract (Temporary/FIXED TERM)
• Work hours: Shift: 1st - Day
• Number of Openings: 1
• Employee Status: Temporary (Fixed Term)
• Relocation: No relocation
• VISA Sponsorship: No
• Travel requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites
• 10% Flexible Work Arrangements
• Valid Driving License

Who We Are

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women's Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.

At Organon, we aspire to improve the lives of people globally by unleashing the promise of trusted brands across women's health and other important therapeutic areas. We are committed to becoming the world's leading women's health company investing in innovations that support women's wellbeing. Fueled by its leading contraceptives and fertility businesses, Organon will invest in innovations that support the distinct health care needs of women today. Organon will also focus on its important biosimilars business, focusing on oncology and inflammatory diseases, while also maximizing the value of its trusted dermatology, pain, respiratory and cardiovascular portfolio in countries around the world where there is still great need for these treatments.