Plant Project Engineer - API

Bracco Medical Technologies; Ceriano Laghetto; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bracco Medical Technologies in Lombardy is seeking a Project Engineer to lead Capex projects in API manufacturing. You will manage feasibility studies, tendering, equipment procurement, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO standards, and EU regulations.

Working with SMEs across Production, Maintenance, Quality and Regulatory teams, you will monitor costs, prepare budgets and progress reports, and coordinate external contractors from initial concept through handover to operations.

Qualifications

• Must have MSc in Chemical Engineering and at least 5 years in API production or similar.
• Experience with GMP/ISO quality systems and plant commissioning is required.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and SAP is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead Capex projects through all phases from feasibility to handover.
• Coordinate SMEs and plant functions to ensure on-time delivery and budget control.
• Prepare technical specs, P&IDs updates, and tender documents.
• Coordinate testing/qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of new installations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance on plant improvements and utility optimization.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Fluent Italian

Proactive

Coordination

Communication

Formation

MSc in Chemical Engineering

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Braccois an international Group active in the healthcare sector and a leader in diagnostic imaging. The Group’s main products are contrast agents sold in over 100 countries, both directly and indirectly through branches, joint ventures and license and distribution agreements.

Within the organization of Global Technical Operations / Site Engineering Team, the Project Engineer will be assigned to Plant Projects in API manufacturing site, supporting all the aspects related to Capex Project execution.

Activities and Responsibilities

• Manage assigned Capex projects throughout all phases: feasibility studies for time and cost estimation, project presentation for budget/GANTT approval, execution phases including preparation of technical specifications, preparation/update of P&IDs, procurement of equipment and materials, preparation of mechanical, electro-instrumental and software tender documents, plant construction, final testing and handovers to requesting departments;
• Cooperate with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) and with other plant functions (Production, HSE, Maintenance, Automation, Quality, Regulatory, etc.) to guarantee project delivery within deadlines, monitoring costs to ensure budget compliance, in compliance with up-to-date technical standard, company policies and adhering to national/EU regulations (e.g., PED, ATEX), and quality standards (cGMP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001).
• Coordinate external engineering companies and oversee external contractors ensuring adherence to legislative, contractual and technical regulations in the development of assigned projects;
• Provide periodic reports regarding on-going and completed activities, economic final balances and project progress status;
• Update and transfer project documentation to the site’s technical archive during execution phases;
• Issue and track purchase requests (PRs), manage vendor relations, draft purchase specifications and verify material compliance upon arrival;
• Coordinate testing and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of new installations;
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Department on small-scale modifications, plant improvements and utility optimization.

Professional / technical knowledge

• Strong knowledge of plant engineering design within the chemical-pharmaceutical sector.
• Skilled in interpreting technical documentation, including PFD, P&IDs, plant layouts and sections, civil engineering drawings and detailed machinery and equipment detailed specifications.
• Knowledge of applicable technical regulations and Good Engineering Practices.
• Practical experience with GMP-compliant plant commissioning and qualification within chemical-pharmaceutical environments.
• Experience with procurement and relevant management systems (e.g. SAP).
• Familiarity with workplace safety regulations.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, cost control and Project Management methodologies to ensure project viability.
• Experience with industrial automation and process control systems.
• Fluent English and Italian

Education and Professional Experience

• MSc Degree in Chemical Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in an equivalent role within API production plants (preferred) or an Engineering Company.

Interpersonal Skills

• Proactive approach / problem solving
• Coordination attitude
• Commitment to goals achievement and competence sharing
• Positive behavior towards changes
• Communication skills

Employment Terms

The role is classified at Level B under the National Collective Agreement for the Chemical-Pharmaceutical Industry (CCNL Chimico-Farmaceutico), depending on the candidate’s experience. The expected annual gross base salary for this position ranges from € 50.000 to € 60.000.

The final level and salary within this range will be determined on the basis of objective criteria such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Contract type:

Permanent

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