DescriptionAs an On-Site Project Manager, you will lead the commissioning and startup of highly complex pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging systems from Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) through Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and production ramp-up. You will serve as the primary on-site customer contact while coordinating multidisciplinary commissioning teams, ensuring projects remain on schedule, and supporting successful customer acceptance.
This role is ideal for candidates with project management, commissioning, pharmaceutical manufacturing, automation, packaging equipment, or military engineering leadership experience.
Responsibilities- Lead commissioning activities for turnkey pharmaceutical manufacturing projects.
- Coordinate customer activities and commissioning schedules.
- Manage project timelines and drive successful project completion.
- Serve as the primary on-site customer contact throughout commissioning.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
- Support FAT activities in Germany and SAT activities at customer facilities.
- Plan and oversee installation, startup, operator training, and production ramp-up.
- Interface with engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
- Track project open items and ensure timely resolution.
- Provide leadership while maintaining strong customer relationships.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education- Engineering degree or technical degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or related field.
- Experience managing commissioning or startup projects.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation systems.
- Excellent customer communication skills.
- Ability to travel approximately 60%, including international travel.
Nice-to-Have Skills- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Packaging equipment
- GMP manufacturing
- FAT/SAT experience
- Startup and commissioning
- Project scheduling
- Team leadership
- Customer-facing project management
- Pharmaceutical filling lines
- Industrial automation
