Cpl Life Sciences
Project Engineer (Capital / Automation Projects)
FMCG Manufacturing | Hampshire | 12-month contract | Outside IR35 | Rate to be discussed
We’re supporting a large FMCG manufacturing site in Hampshire who are looking to appoint an experienced Project Engineer to support a major automation and capital investment programme.
This is a hands-on delivery role within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, focused on delivering equipment upgrades, automation projects and production improvements across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver capital and automation projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover
• Manage multiple concurrent engineering projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality targets
• Produce and manage User Requirement Specifications (URS) in collaboration with production, engineering and quality teams
• Coordinate equipment suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders through design, build and installation phases
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities
• Support equipment installation and commissioning in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• Ensure compliance with validation requirements (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) where applicable
• Manage project planning, scheduling, risk management and reporting activities
• Support procurement, tendering and supplier selection for capital equipment
• Ensure all project work is delivered safely, in line with regulatory, quality and H&S requirements
• Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new equipment into production
• Drive continuous improvement and support wider engineering and automation initiatives
Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer within FMCG, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, cosmetics or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong experience delivering capital projects, automation upgrades or production line improvements
• Hands-on involvement in FAT/SAT, commissioning and equipment installation
• Experience working in GMP or similarly regulated environments
• Understanding of validation processes (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) advantageous
• Strong stakeholder management across engineering, production, quality and suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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