Project Engineer

Planet Pharma; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical device company is seeking a Project Engineer in Chester for a contract role focusing on automation projects. You will lead integration and validation activities while ensuring engineering excellence and compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates have an engineering background with experience in automation and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering background focused on automation/process equipment.
• Strong knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ validation principles.
• Experience in medical devices and familiarity with regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Support large-scale automation initiatives as a hands-on project engineer.
• Lead installation, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Project execution

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in Engineering Discipline

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

MS Project

CAD

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Planet Pharma

Planet Pharma are working with a global medical device company, seeking a Project Engineer to join them on a contract assignment. You’ll be at the forefront of a high-impact automation project, supporting end-to-end equipment integration from design to handover. Working collaboratively across global and site-based teams, you'll ensure engineering excellence in alignment with quality, safety, cost, and delivery goals—while also driving long-term value through thoughtful capital deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support large-scale automation initiatives as a hands-on project engineer
• Lead installation, commissioning, and validation activities (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Oversee process development and integration of new equipment
• Manage design reviews with machinery vendors and maintain robust documentation systems
• Deliver lean process improvements that reduce cost of goods and increase operational uptime
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and all relevant regulatory standards (GAMP5, FDA, MHRA)
• Identify opportunities to improve process capability and machine performance
• Participate in continuous improvement (CI) projects throughout the engineering lifecycle

What We're Looking For

• Degree or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline
• Time-served engineering background with a focus on automation/process equipment
• Strong knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ validation principles
• Proficiency in SAP, MS Office Suite, MS Project, and CAD
• Familiarity with regulated environments and a pragmatic understanding of compliance
• Demonstrated problem-solving, planning, and project execution skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, hands-on approach to engineering
• Experience in medical devices
• Proficiency in process validation and quality tools (e.g., FMEA)
• Background in equipment selection and technology evaluation

To Apply

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please email on [e-mail]

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Planet Pharma is an Employment Business providing Global Staffing services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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