Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Fresenius Medical Care

Palazzo Pignano, Italy

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Manufacturing Technology & Industrialization team. In this role, you will lead and support international projects aimed at developing and implementing advanced production technologies for the efficient manufacturing of high-quality medical devices and pharmaceutical products.

You will play a key role in driving innovation, optimizing production processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards across global manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of manufacturing and industrialization projects by:

• Leading technical projects from concept through implementation, ensuring performance, quality, cost, and timeline objectives are achieved.
• Managing project planning, budgeting, CAPEX requests, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Conducting feasibility studies, risk assessments, and technical evaluations to support strategic decision-making.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements and facility optimization initiatives to enhance operational performance and productivity.
• Analyzing and resolving technical issues throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful project execution and operational continuity.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Creating and maintaining project documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, validation protocols, and reports.
• Collaborating and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular project updates and status reports.
• Training operational staff and supporting the implementation of new technologies, processes, and manufacturing solutions.
• Acting as a key interface between Development, Manufacturing, and Value Stream organizations.
• Supporting validation activities and the implementation of new technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring that all project activities are performed in accordance with established safety standards and procedures.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing engineering or industrialization projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Experience within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries is considered a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of GMP environments and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and industrial production processes.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D (AutoCAD Inventor is a plus).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Intermediate English proficiency.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Familiarity with automation technologies, Siemens PLCs, motion control systems, pneumatic circuits, and electrical schematics is desirable.
• Knowledge of Minitab or similar statistical analysis tools is a plus.

Personal Skills:

We are looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams.
• Proactive, results-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Capacity to influence, engage, and inspire colleagues and project stakeholders.