About this role
Responsibilities / Tasks 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.
Your Profile / Qualifications
• 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.
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