Our client is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of injectable pharmaceutical packaging and delivery systems, with a legacy of innovation spanning over a century.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class, forward-thinking organisation in a technically challenging and highly regulated manufacturing environment.
We are looking for an
Automation & Project Engineer
for a 6-month contract.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing new technology and supporting existing automation to improve production, quality, profitability, and safety.
You will lead and support technical projects from planning through execution and act as the hands-on expert for automated production equipment.
Responsibilities
Taking the lead on the planning, scheduling, and execution of technical projects aimed at facility expansion, modifications, and process improvements.
Supporting the development of new technology and the optimisation of existing production lines to enhance quality, profitability, and safety.
Developing, executing, and documenting project assignments in full compliance with committed timelines, project goals, and established governance policies.
Developing and maintaining all required validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and project management documentation.
Performing design work, layouts, and sketches for projects and plant layouts, and developing/reviewing engineering change requests.
Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining all automation, including assembly machines, robots, label applicators, and test equipment.
Evaluating and maintaining machine safety systems to ensure full operator protection.
Analysing production data to ensure automation lines meet targeted output and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Providing timely notification of maintenance and downtime issues to shift leaders and program managers.
Ensuring 100% compliance with all cGMP, FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO standards, and internal safety rules.
Experience
An Associate's degree in a relevant Engineering field is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or another strictly regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, automotive).
Proven experience in supporting technical project management within a manufacturing environment.
Strong practical experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving industrial automation (PLCs, robotics, vision systems).
Excellent knowledge of quality systems requirements, including FDA QSR, cGMP, and relevant ISO standards (e.g., ISO *****).
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to perform well under pressure in a critical manufacturing setting.
Strong communication skills and the ability to interface daily with engineering management and shift support staff.
To discover more about this opportunity, please apply online or contact Lewis Murray on for a confidential discussion.
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