Project Engineer – Automation & Process Development

Planet Pharma Staffing Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join their Global Engineering Operations team. This critical role focuses on automation and process development, ensuring efficient manufacturing of medical products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage change control processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. If you have a strong engineering background and a passion for enhancing production efficiency, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and quality in the medical technology sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects and support process development.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and FDA regulations.

Skills

Automation Engineering

Process Development

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Process Improvement

Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

Degree in Engineering

Time-served Apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

MS Office

MS Project

CAD

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer – Automation & Process Development

Rate: Competitive in line with skills / experience

Type: Contract

Our client a global medical products and technologies company currently have an urgent requirement for a skilled and driven Project Engineer to join our Global Engineering Operations team.

This is a critical role that supports engineering projects focused on the integration of new equipment and process improvements that directly impact the production of existing product ranges. You will work across cross-functional teams to ensure our products are manufactured efficiently, at the highest quality, and in alignment with operational and cost expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key contributor to the AWC automation project, supporting process development and new equipment integration from installation through to manufacturing handover.
• Lead and support FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ validation activities.
• Conduct design reviews with machinery vendors and collaborate on technical decisions.
• Manage change control processes and maintain associated documentation.
• Support production teams to maintain delivery targets and manufacturing efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement (CI) and Lean process creation to reduce COGs and improve overall process capability.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, GAMP5, FDA, and MHRA regulations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline
• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on engineering experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent problem-solving approach
• Proficient in SAP, MS Office, MS Project, CAD
• Trained in IQ, OQ, PQ validation principles

Required Experience:

• Experience as an automation or process engineer
• Working knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments
• Expertise in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and project delivery
• Strong understanding of equipment performance, uptime, and process capability
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Michael Owusu-Ansah on [phone] – [e-mail]

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