About the Company
Our client is a leading global organisation operating within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, known for delivering innovative solutions that support critical healthcare outcomes. With a strong presence in Australia and a reputation for engineering excellence, they offer a dynamic and collaborative workplace focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
About the Role
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Project Engineer / Manager to support the successful delivery of capital projects across a complex manufacturing site. This role will see you managing project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
You will lead small to medium-sized projects or manage sub-teams within larger programs, working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external partners. From early-stage planning and capital approvals through to commissioning and validation, you will play a key role across the full project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include: - End-to-end project management across multiple concurrent projects
- Preparation and management of capital expenditure proposals
- Oversight of engineering and supply contracts
- Coordination of procurement and contractor activities
- Ensuring compliance with quality systems, risk management processes, and regulatory requirements
- Supporting commissioning and validation in collaboration with specialist teams
- Contributing to technical documentation, SOPs, and training materials
- Assisting with plant shutdown planning and execution where required
This is a site-based role with a combination of office and on-site responsibilities, including occasional travel between locations. About YouYou are a driven and capable engineering professional with proven experience delivering projects in regulated environments.
- Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
- Demonstrated project management experience, including managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of engineering systems within regulated industries (pharmaceutical experience advantageous)
- Familiarity with GMP and relevant compliance frameworks (ISO, OH&S, TGA, FDA)
- Experience in contract management and project documentation
- Solid understanding of risk and quality management methodologies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Advanced proficiency in MS Project and the Microsoft Office suite
You are highly organised, adaptable, and confident working across cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
Benefits - Work with a globally recognised organisation on impactful projects
- Competitive salary package and flexible working arrangements (including a 10-day fortnight)
- Strong career development and progression opportunities
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and systems
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
How to Apply If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, please submit your resume via the apply button. For a confidential discussion, feel free to reach out to Ruby at ruby@keselect.com
About KE Select
KE Select is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the scientific, medical, engineering, and technical industries. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality talent solutions, KE Select partners with leading organisations across Australia and globally, connecting skilled professionals with opportunities that drive innovation and impact.
