Commissioning Plant Engineer

MVG Recruitment; KwaZulu-Natal; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

MVG Recruitment is sourcing an experienced Project Manager / Commissioning Engineer for a leading medical device manufacturer establishing a new facility. You will drive setup, commissioning and operational readiness of the plant, coordinating CAPEX projects and supplier negotiations to deliver on time.

The role requires hands-on leadership through the full lifecycle—from planning and procurement to installation, commissioning and handover to operations—while ensuring GMP, health and safety, and

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing/factory environments.
• Proven track record in commissioning manufacturing facilities, ideally within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or regulated high-volume production.
• Strong CAPEX and machinery commissioning experience.
• GMR Factories certification essential.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing machinery, production processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent project management, stakeholder coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead extensive CAPEX projects involving machinery selection, supplier negotiations, and commissioning.
• Lead the full project lifecycle: planning, costing, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover into operations.
• Develop efficient production processes, plant layout, and operational workflows.
• Ensure GMP, health & safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and technical teams during plant establishment.
• Establish KPIs, production standards, and readiness for sustainable output.

Conhecimentos

Capex project management

Machinery commissioning

GMP compliance

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Negotiation

Communication

Cost analysis

Operations readiness

Formação académica

GMR Factories certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A leading medical device organisation is establishing a new medical device manufacturing facility and seeks an experienced Project Manager / Commissioning Engineer to drive the set-up, commissioning, and operational readiness of the plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Extensive CAPEX projects, machinery selection, supplier negotiations, and commissioning activities.
• Lead the full project lifecycle: planning, costing, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover into operations.
• Develop efficient production processes, plant layout, and operational workflows.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, health & safety, and regulatory standards.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and technical teams during plant establishment.
• Establish KPIs, production standards, and operational readiness for sustainable commercial output.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing/factory environments.
• Proven track record in commissioning manufacturing facilities, ideally within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or regulated high-volume production.
• Strong CAPEX and machinery commissioning experience.
• GMR Factories certification essential.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing machinery, production processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent project management, stakeholder coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Competencies:

• Hands-on, technically capable, and commercially minded.
• Strong in project planning, execution, and cost analysis.
• Effective communicator and confident negotiator.

Solutions-focused, able to troubleshoot operational challenges under pressure.