Organon

Project Packaging Support Engineer (FTC)

Organon Cramlington, England, United Kingdom

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees

20 h ago
support-engineer Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United Kingdom
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About the role

The Project Packaging Support Engineer will support the delivery of capital investment projects, including design, installation, commissioning, and validation of packaging lines. They will act as a Subject Matter Expert for new equipment, ensuring compliance with cGMP and quality standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What they look for

Packaging Operations Mechanical Engineering Technical Transfers Equipment Qualification Process Validation Technical Drawing Interpretation Problem-solving Fault Finding Troubleshooting cGMP Quality Compliance Change Control Project Documentation Continuous Improvement Tooling Qualification

Requirements

Candidates must have a strong professional background in packaging operations and a technical qualification such as a Level 3 Mechanical Engineering certificate or HNC. Experience in technical transfers, equipment qualification, or process validation is essential for this role.

Full description

Job Description

Organon is hiring a Project Packaging Support Engineer (FTC) to join our Transformation team in Cramlington, Northumberland. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering a major capital investment project. As part of this exciting transformation, we are constructing a new manufacturing facility and installing multiple high-speed blister packaging lines to support future growth and innovation.

There are a number of sub-streams within the project, and therefore your duties will change accordingly. This may include design, build, testing against requirements, operational assessment, and implementation activities, for yourself and the team.

This role is offered as a site-based position in Cramlington, Northumberland, on a 24-month Fixed Term Contract.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Support the delivery of Transformation projects, including major and minor capital investments, contributing across design, installation, commissioning, testing, validation, and implementation activities.
  • Manage and/or support packaging project activities within agreed timelines and budgets, including FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ, PQ and PV activities where applicable.
  • Provide technical support for product transfers, tooling qualifications, packaging line moves, and equipment introductions, conducting impact assessments and technical reviews as required.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for new packaging equipment, tooling, and processes, supporting troubleshooting, fault finding, and resolution of technical issues.
  • Ensure all engineering and project activities comply with cGMP, quality, safety, and change control requirements, including the generation, review, and management of project documentation.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams and external contractors to define scopes of work, coordinate site activities, and ensure successful project delivery.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, process efficiency, reliability, and waste reduction.
  • Support training, knowledge transfer, and capability development across the team, promoting new ways of working and operational excellence.

Education, Experience and Skills:

  • Strong professional background in Packaging Operations is essential.
  • Technical qualification (completed or working towards) is essential, e.g. Level 3 Mechanical Engineering. HNC is preferred.
  • Experience supporting technical transfers, equipment qualification, or process validation is essential.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tooling requirements.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues across packaging and manufacturing equipment.

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions.  Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. 

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Annualized Salary Range

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Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1

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