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ID: POS09316

Project Engineer - CAPEX (m/f/d)

Pharma & Biotech
Asap
6 months
Visp
Temporary Employment
K-Recruiting Schweiz AG
Contact:

Cristina Croppi

+49 89 1890998-625

cristina.croppi@k-recruiting.com

Project Engineer - CAPEX

 

The Project Engineer is responsible for driving the successful delivery of capital investment projects within a commercial mammalian cell production environment. This role combines technical expertise, operational excellence, and project management to ensure that projects achieve both their intended mechanical modifications and operational enhancements. Acting as a key interface, the Project Engineer connects operations, quality assurance, and engineering teams to ensure alignment and execution.

 

Tasks:

  • Define technical requirements and success criteria, ensuring alignment with GMP standards, operational objectives, and regulatory expectations.

  • Work closely with stakeholders to incorporate operational improvements into the overall project scope.

  • Develop and maintain a full project lifecycle roadmap, from concept and design through to performance qualification (PQ)

  • Serve as the primary technical authority for the project, ensuring all mechanical changes and process improvements meet specified requirements.

  • Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to production teams during implementation.

  • Ensure all activities comply with GMP regulations and internal quality standards.

  • Partner with Quality Assurance to manage change control processes, including drafting, reviewing, and approving Technical Change Requests (TCRs) and Change Records (CRs).

  • Coordinate closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to enable seamless integration of changes into production.

  • Act as the main point of contact between production teams and external engineering partners to resolve technical issues and manage deviations.

  • Track project progress against defined milestones, timelines, and budgets.

  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to minimize potential delays or issues.

  • Provide regular status updates and technical reports to stakeholders.

  • Lead commissioning and qualification activities, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).

  • Collaborate with validation teams to ensure all changes are properly tested, compliant, and fit for purpose.

 

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with strong exposure to technical project management or operational excellence.

  • Demonstrated experience in GMP-regulated environments, including change management and equipment/process qualification.

  • Practical experience in commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) activities.

  • Solid understanding of GMP requirements and biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

  • Strong project management capabilities and familiarity with relevant tools and methodologies.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

  • Fluency in English and  German is a must 

 

Requirements:

Start: ASAP

Duration: 6 months

Capacity: 5 days per week

Location: Visp 

 

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Contact
Cristina Croppi
+49 89 1890998-625
cristina.croppi@k-recruiting.com