Project Engineer

Aenova Group; Latina; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aenova Group, site Borgo San Michele LT, Italy, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead CAPEX projects in sterile liquid production. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring GMP and EHS compliance on site.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in project/process engineering within pharma or related sectors, with hands-on start-up experience and strong English skills. Annual salary range shown aligns with market standards for this site.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in Project/Process Engineering in pharma/chemical/food sectors, GMP exposure.
• Strong field experience with on-site installation, commissioning and start-up activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage CAPEX projects from feasibility and budget definition through design, execution, commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery in line with scope, cost, timing and quality requirements.
• Develop technical specifications and User Requirements, selecting equipment, technologies and suppliers in GMP, EHS and standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, contractors and suppliers, ensuring communication with Production, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Validation and Automation.
• Supervise on-site installation and field activities, ensuring equipment, utilities and facilities meet user requirements.
• Plan and coordinate FAT, SAT, commissioning, PSSR, start-up and training, supporting qualification and validation.
• Provide technical support for pharmaceutical equipment and utilities, including HVAC, PW/WFI, clean steam and process systems.
• Interface with Automation to define requirements and ensure integration between equipment, utilities and control systems.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation: Gantt charts, WBS, cost tracking, risk assessments, project reporting.
• Promote continuous improvement and ensure EHS compliance throughout execution.

Skills

GMP Knowledge

Project Mgmt

On-site Coordination

English Proficiency

P&ID Reading

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

for the site Borgo San Michele LT, Italy

Would you like to make a valuable contribution to the health of patients? And do something really meaningful on your own responsibility? Then we look forward to hearing from you! Excellence beyond manufacturing - that's what we stand for as Aenova, one of the world's leading contract manufacturers and developers for the pharmaceutical industry with 4,000 employees at 15 sites. Latina is a leading centre of excellence in sterile liquid production, with a strategic investment plan to become one of Europe's foremost hubs.

Project Engineer

for the site Borgo San Michele LT, Italy

Would you like to make a valuable contribution to the health of patients? And do something really meaningful on your own responsibility? Then we look forward to hearing from you! Excellence beyond manufacturing - that's what we stand for as Aenova, one of the world's leading contract manufacturers and developers for the pharmaceutical industry with 4,000 employees at 15 sites. Latina is a leading centre of excellence in sterile liquid production, with a strategic investment plan to become one of Europe's foremost hubs.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage CAPEX engineering projects from feasibility and budget definition through design, execution, commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery in line with scope, cost, timing and quality requirements.
• Develop technical specifications and User Requirements, selecting the most appropriate equipment, technologies and suppliers in compliance with GMP, EHS and applicable engineering standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, contractors and suppliers, ensuring effective communication with Production, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Validation and Automation.
• Supervise on-site installation and field activities, ensuring equipment, utilities and facilities meet technical, safety, maintainability and end-user requirements.
• Plan and coordinate FAT, SAT, commissioning, PSSR, start-up and training, supporting qualification and validation activities where required.
• Provide technical support for pharmaceutical equipment and utilities, including HVAC, compressed air, PW/WFI, clean steam and process systems.
• Interface with Automation specialists and suppliers to define technical requirements and ensure effective integration between equipment, utilities and control systems.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including Gantt charts, WBS, cost tracking, risk assessments and project reporting.
• Promote continuous improvement and ensure compliance with EHS requirements and applicable safety regulations throughout project execution.

Your profile

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in Project/Process Engineering, preferably within the pharmaceutical, chemical or food industry, with exposure to GMP-regulated environments.
• Strong field experience, with the ability to follow installation, commissioning and start-up activities directly on site and effectively interact with contractors and technical suppliers.
• Good understanding of process equipment, industrial systems and utilities, ideally including pharmaceutical clean utilities such as HVAC, PW/WFI and clean steam.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, technical drawings and engineering documentation, with a basic understanding of electrical and industrial automation systems.
• Familiarity with FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification and validation processes.
• Knowledge of GMP principles and EHS requirements applicable to engineering projects.
• Previous exposure to sterile/aseptic manufacturing environments, cleanrooms, isolators/RABS, CIP/SIP or sterile utilities is a strong plus.
• Good project management and coordination skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and manage external suppliers.
• Good command of English.
• Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset, technical curiosity and willingness to work in a dynamic and international environment.

Annual salary range: € 40.000 - 45.000

Your motivation

Are you looking for new challenges in a highly competitive environment? And you want to tackle them creativelyand on your own responsibility? Do you prefer a "get-it-done" culture and think in terms of solutions ratherthan problems? What are you waiting for? We would be happy to explain our corporate benefits in a personalconversation!