Project Engineer - Fill Finish

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer with a strong engineering and process background to support a pharmaceutical manufacturing project involving the handling of highly active substances. The role requires deep expertise in containment concepts, dispensing and filling technologies, isolators, and GMP-regulated environments.

The consultant will support the project from the concept design phase through execution, ensuring the development and delivery of a safe, compliant, and technically robust solution.

Initial temporary contract to start immediately.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Technical Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and optimize pharmaceutical production facilities with a strong focus on containment.
• Define, develop, and implement strategies for the safe handling of HPAPI
• Develop and apply safety, health, and protection concepts for personnel, equipment, and facilities.
• Support the project from early concept design through procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification.
• Act as a technical lead for confinement and containment-related topics across the project lifecycle.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate project activities across engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, automation, and process engineering.
• Manage external service providers, contractors, and vendors in a matrix environment.
• Ensure alignment with internal technical functions and quality requirements.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, reports, and presentations for project stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or a comparable discipline).
• More than 10 years of hands-on experience in confinement solutions and handling of APIs or highly potent substances.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments (mandatory).
• Fluent German and English