Project/Production Engineer

The Project / Production Engineer is responsible for overseeing engineering projects from conception through to completion, combining project management and production engineering expertise to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. This role acts as the link between client requirements, manufacturing processes, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Comply with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, company policies and procedures.

• Promote safe working practices and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.

Quality Management

• Work in accordance with company quality systems, policies, procedures and standards.

• Support the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the company's quality management systems.

• Operate within corporate policies and frameworks while contributing to strategic improvements where appropriate.

Project & Technical Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical contact for internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor engineering project tasks using the company Task List system.

• Carry out Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews to ensure equipment designs are suitable for production.

• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) within SAP/ERP systems.

• Resolve technical, planning and budget issues to ensure projects are delivered smoothly and efficiently.

• Liaise with third-party contractors to establish realistic timescales and effective working practices.

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to suppliers, workshop technicians and assembly teams.

• Ensure process requirements are effectively integrated into automation and control systems.

• Lead and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning activities, including coordinating customer FATs.

• Manage individual project tasks and associated resources to maximise efficiency in relation to cost, quality and delivery schedules, while providing regular progress updates to Project Managers.

• Work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines and projects simultaneously.

Performance

• Ensure all engineering information and documentation is checked and approved in accordance with company requirements.

• Take ownership of allocated tasks, ensuring they are completed efficiently while meeting project cost, schedule and quality objectives.

Corporate Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other GEA sites to achieve operational efficiencies and shared best practice.

Personal Development

• Take responsibility for your own professional development by identifying and agreeing training and development needs.

• Support change initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

• Maximise the effective use of all available systems, tools and resources to achieve the highest levels of efficiency, quality and delivery performance.

Analytical & Data Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information within all relevant business systems in line with your responsibilities.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other duties that are reasonably required and are appropriate to your skills, experience and qualifications.

Personal Objectives

• Achieve personal performance objectives as agreed and documented within the company's performance management process.

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technological discipline, preferably Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering (or equivalent).

• Proficient in AutoCAD or a similar CAD package (essential).

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical process systems and equipment qualification procedures would be advantageous.

• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and cross-functional teams.