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Client: Planet Pharma

Location: Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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, has an urgent requirement for a skilled and driven Project Engineer to join our Global Engineering Operations team. This critical role supports engineering projects focused on the integration of new equipment and process improvements that directly impact the production of existing product ranges. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our products are manufactured efficiently, with high quality, and aligned with operational and cost expectations.

• 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 meet delivery targets and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement (CI) and Lean processes to reduce COGs and enhance process capability.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, GAMP5, FDA, and MHRA regulations.

• Degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
• Hands-on engineering experience or apprenticeship.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent problem-solving approach.
• Proficiency in SAP, MS Office, MS Project, CAD.
• Training in IQ, OQ, PQ validation principles.

• Experience as an automation or process engineer.
• Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and project delivery.
• Understanding of equipment performance, uptime, and process capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Michael Owusu-Ansah at +44 203 928 6631 or [emailprotected].

We are an equal opportunity recruitment business and agency, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Planet Pharma provides global staffing services.