Project Engineer I

Abbott; Witney; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Witney is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Operations Engineering team. You will manage project tasks related to medical device manufacturing and provide project management input. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering and experience in project engineering. This role offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and a flexible benefits scheme.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits scheme

Onsite allotments

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Project Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow procedures in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage process equipment validations for medical devices.
• Provide technical project management input.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in project teams.

Skills

Project Engineering

Problem-solving

Automated machinery

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Bring your passion, ideas and purpose to life in a company that can truly help you achieve your full potential. As a result of strong business growth and industry-leading product development in the biosensor business at our Witney Centre of Excellence, we have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Operations Engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop and perform process equipment validations for bespoke machines used to manufacture and test medical devices.
• Provide technical project management input and act as an engineering point of contact within wider project teams.
• Own project tasks and deliverables, ensuring they meet required specifications and standards.
• Manage complex capital projects with suppliers and subcontractors, including occasional site visits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business in an inclusive and dynamic work environment.
• Grow and develop your engineering career while helping shape the future of healthcare.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree level education in an Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in Project Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an interest in automated machinery.
• Curiosity to explore technical opportunities and a can-do mindset.
• Ability to follow procedures and create accurate documents and records in a highly regulated environment.
• Willingness to share experience with others and act as a role model/mentor.

What We Offer

Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including a class-leading defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, subsidised canteen and a flexible benefits scheme. At Witney, we offer optional initiatives such as onsite allotments, couch to 5k campaigns, beekeeping, yoga and more.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global health care company with a diverse network serving customers in more than 160 countries. We design and manufacture solutions across diagnostics, devices, nutrition, and reformulations. Our Witney centre produces electrodes and biosensors for diabetes care, with the Operations group as the largest team in the facility, delivering high volumes to strict quality standards.