A Project Engineer with technical expertise preferably in one of the following: filling equipment for process technologies related to pharmaceutical filling processes; experience with testing, verification and validation of filling equipment within sterile environment is a plus.
Responsible for project engineering activities related to specific technology, equipment or process installation (filling equipment: filling lines, isolators, e-beams, washers, tunnels and/or cappers). Provides technical input in the project team for own discipline.
Has technical and operational knowledge and expertise. Knows how the installation or system functions and knows the internal requirements (operational/technical/compliance). Defines and documents the technical specs (Engineering Design Specification or technical spec, P&ID’s, electrical diagrams) and reviews with the relevant SME. Follows the engineering standards and aligns with the lead engineer during design, construction and implementation.
Follows up the construction, implementation and functioning of the equipment to guarantee the installation is according to spec. Guarantees good project management practices and tools (schedule, budget control, issues, decisions, reporting, stakeholder management, ...) for own equipment/installation/scope.
Keeps oversight of the contractor company that will build, install or test the equipment. Is responsible for transfer to operations of own equipment, delivering all project documentation and close out of the project. Follows start up results to guarantee that the project deliverables were achieved. Assures correct documentation of construction and verification/validation on the engineering project folder. Is responsible for defining and executing the engineering tests, verification and validation of own equipment.
Defines the validation approach, creates test protocols for engineering tests, creates verification and validation documents, executes tests, coordinates SME and system owner approvals. PE is responsible to solve and document deviations and actions (CAPA’s, risk assessments, cGMP review, new document versions).