Design Engineer

We are looking for an Engineer to support the design and execution of engineering projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with GMP and company standards.

• Define and contribute to User Requirement Specifications (URS), translating process and operational needs into technical requirements (incl. ergonomics, operability, and maintainability)
• Develop engineering solutions across conceptual, basic and detailed design phases, ensuring alignment with process requirements, GMP and regulatory standards
• Produce and review key engineering deliverables (P&IDs, layouts, URS, specifications, datasheets, technical reports)
• Lead/support technical evaluations during procurement processes (bid analysis, vendor selection, technical clarifications, FAT/SAT follow-up)
• Ensure completeness and technical robustness of project documentation to support competitive tendering processes
• Develop and control project budgets, CAPEX estimates, and execution schedules, ensuring cost and timeline adherence
• Define and standardize engineering solutions based on best available technologies and lifecycle cost optimization
• Oversee construction, installation, commissioning and qualification (IQ/OQ support) activities, ensuring compliance with design intent and GMP requirements
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams (process, utilities, automation, QA, production) to integrate engineering solutions into the final system design
• Identify, analyse and resolve technical deviations, risks and project constraints during execution phase
• Ensure execution activities comply with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements (EHS, GMP, internal SOPs/COPs)
• Support audits and inspections by providing technical documentation and justification of engineering decisions
• Collect and analyse operational data, user feedback and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement and future design optimization
• Propose and implement technical improvements (process optimisation, new technologies, CAPEX efficiency)
• Provide technical guidance and act as a knowledge resource for junior engineers
   

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or related field) — mandatory
• Relevant experience in the execution of industrial engineering projects in operational/production environments
• Exposure to project lifecycle activities (design, procurement, construction, commissioning)
• Experience working in GMP environments (preferential)
• Knowledge of HSE practices and requirements applicable to industrial projects (preferential)
• Solid understanding of industrial project execution and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to interpret and develop technical documentation (e.g. P&IDs, layouts, specifications, reports)
• Experience with design tools (e.g. AutoCAD or equivalent)
• Knowledge of cGMP, GEP and applicable regulatory/legal requirements
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills applied to technical contexts
• Good command of English (written and spoken)
• Proficient in MS Office tools

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