Project Engineer, Quality Engineering

Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Project Engineer to support a major capital project involving the introduction of a new production line within a regulated medical manufacturing environment. This position will be joining our thriving UK medical device manufacturing company to work within our Site Services Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in the technical delivery of the new production line, ensuring equipment and systems are specified, installed, commissioned, and validated in accordance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and project timelines.

The role provides exposure to suppliers, manufacturing equipment, and cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, quality, and operations teams.

• Support the technical delivery of the new production line.
• Specify, install, commission and validate equipment and systems in accordance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Work with suppliers, engineering, quality and operations teams to ensure timely project completion.
• Provide technical problem‑solving support and assist with project management activities.

• Experience in engineering roles supporting capital equipment or production line projects.
• Experience with equipment specification, installation and commissioning.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills.
• Good cross‑functional communication skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• Basic CAD capability for 2D drawings.

• Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Manufacturing or a similar field) or an equivalent qualification.
• Familiarity with validation processes.
• Experience with automation, robotics or complex production equipment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build good working relationships.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Self‑motivated and keen to learn.
• Can‑do attitude with an enthusiastic approach to work.
• IT literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Methodical, organised and structured approach to work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to gather, evaluate, critically interpret and communicate information.
• Adherence to health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Fair and reasonable conduct in the workplace.
• High level of commitment and flexibility to travel for site visits and factory acceptance testing, including occasional overseas travel.
• Good English speaking skills.
• Comfortable working on site during installation and commissioning.

30‑month fixed‑term contract, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 am to 04:30 pm.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of disability, marital or civil partnership status, maternity, belief, or any other characteristic protected by law. We assess all applications based on skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process.