Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Location: Leeds

Working mode: Fully on-site Mon-Fri

Duration: 12 months initially

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

The Project Engineer supporting manufacturing capital projects with a primary focus on validation activities. This role partners with Snr. Project Engineers, Validation, Quality, and Operations to ensure equipment and process installs are qualified and compliant. The Project Engineer will perform and document validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), support commissioning and testing, and help with technical execution of projects rather than full end-to-end project leadership.

roles and responsibilities

Validation & Compliance (primary focus)

• Lead or execute validation activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ for equipment, processes, and systems.

• Prepare, review, and execute validation protocols, test scripts, and final reports.

• Support equipment qualification, FAT/SAT coordination, and traceable test evidence generation.

• Work closely with Quality and Validation teams to ensure documentation is complete, audit-ready, and aligned with GMP, ISO, FDA, EU MDR or equivalent requirements.

Project Support & Technical Execution

• Support installation, commissioning, and start-up activities for capital projects.

• Assist Project Managers with technical scopes, risk assessments, and execution plans.

• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and internal engineering resources during installation and validation phases.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during qualification and handover to operations.

Documentation & Quality Deliverables

• Produce and maintain validation protocols, records, and risk documentation.

• Ensure calibration, maintenance, and qualification records are complete and accurate.

CAPEX & Financial Support

• Provide technical input for CAPEX estimates and change requests; support cost tracking for assigned deliverables.

• Help prepare justification materials and support financial governance as required

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Communicate status and technical updates.

• Participate in project meetings and provide validation-focused updates.

how to succeed

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.

• Typically 2–4 years’ experience in engineering within a regulated manufacturing environment

• Hands-on experience with validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).

• Solid understanding of GMP and other applicable regulatory quality requirements.

• Practical experience supporting equipment installations, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.

• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

• Good communication and teamwork skills; able to work across functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industries.

• Formal training or certification in validation, CSV, or related areas.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

• Experience working with cross-functional or multi-site teams.

• Exposure to project management tools and basic budgeting processes.

Key Competencies

• Validation and regulatory knowledge

• Technical troubleshooting and execution

• Strong documentation and record-keeping discipline

• Effective stakeholder collaboration and communication

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple validation tasks in a fast-paced environment

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will initially run for 12 months.

you are welcome here

DePuy Synthes is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is the orthopaedic and neurological businesses of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare company. At DePuy Synthes we specialise in our innovations in healthcare products, services and programs that make a real difference to millions of people across the world. We specialise in joint reconstruction, trauma, extremities, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, and also the VELYS™ Digital Surgery portfolio. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at DePuy Synthes.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.