Project Engineer

Discover International; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 79,926 - 114,181; Full time

Job summary

Discover International in Germany is seeking a Project Engineer to support sterile manufacturing projects, focusing on aseptic fill‑finish, vial production, cleanrooms and GMP utilities. You will liaise between engineering disciplines, equipment vendors, construction teams, CQV and client stakeholders.

The role requires hands-on coordination across process, mechanical, HVAC, automation and validation activities, ensuring compliance with GMP and Annex 1.

Qualifications

• Project engineering experience in pharma, biotech or life sciences.
• Experience with sterile fill-finish and aseptic manufacturing.
• Understanding of cleanroom design and contamination control.
• Knowledge of fill-finish equipment (vial lines, isolators, lyophilisation, cappers).
• Familiarity with GMP utilities (WFI, clean steam, PW, gases, HVAC).
• Experience with EPCMV teams, vendors and client stakeholders.
• Fluent German and English.
• Willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support EPCMV project delivery for sterile fill‑finish facilities.
• Coordinate across process, mechanical, HVAC, CQV and construction teams.
• Support vial filling lines, isolators/RABS, lyophilisation, capping and packaging interfaces.
• Review technical documents, URS, vendor packages and deliverables.
• Manage questions, action tracking, schedules, risks and changes.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Support FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning and CQV readiness.
• Ensure execution aligns with GMP, Annex 1, EHS and client requirements.
• Provide progress updates to leadership and resolve issues on site.

Skills

Pharma project engineering

Sterile / aseptic facilities

GMP manufacturing

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Vendor coordination

CQV interfaces

German language

English language

Job description

Location: Germany

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotech Engineering

We are supporting an international engineering partner delivering complex pharmaceutical and biotech projects across Europe and globally. The business is looking for a Project Engineer to support sterile manufacturing projects in Germany, with a focus on aseptic fill‑finish, vial production, cleanrooms, GMP utilities and process equipment integration. This role is suited to someone who can coordinate between engineering disciplines, equipment vendors, construction teams, CQV and client stakeholders within regulated pharmaceutical project environments.

Responsibilities

• Support EPCMV project delivery for sterile fill‑finish and aseptic manufacturing facilities.
• Coordinate activities across process, mechanical, HVAC, clean utilities, automation, CQV and construction teams.
• Support project delivery for vial filling lines, isolators/RABS, washing, depyrogenation, lyophilisation, capping, visual inspection and packaging interfaces.
• Review technical documents, equipment layouts, URS, vendor packages and project deliverables.
• Manage technical queries, action tracking, schedules, risks, changes and project documentation.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, internal engineering teams and client stakeholders.
• Support FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, qualification readiness and handover.
• Ensure project execution aligns with GMP, Annex 1, EHS, quality and client requirements.
• Provide clear progress updates to project leadership and support issue resolution on site.

Requirements

• Project engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or life sciences projects.
• Experience with sterile, aseptic, fill‑finish, vial or GMP manufacturing facilities.
• Understanding of cleanroom design, hygienic construction, contamination control and classified areas.
• Knowledge of fill‑finish equipment such as vial filling lines, isolators/RABS, lyophilisers, depyrogenation tunnels, cappers, inspection or packaging systems.
• Good understanding of GMP utilities including WFI, clean steam, purified water, compressed air, process gases and HVAC.
• Experience working with EPCMV teams, equipment vendors, contractors and client‑side stakeholders.
• Ability to support design, construction, commissioning and CQV interfaces.
• Strong coordination, documentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent German and English required.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements.