Engineering Project Leader
Posted on Jul 8, 2026
In this role as Engineering Project Leader, impactful projects are led from planning to industrialization, contributing to efficient, compliant, and high-quality manufacturing processes. Working across teams and sites, this position plays a key role in driving continuous improvement, technology transfer, and operational excellence in a dynamic environment.
Grow with us – Your Responsibilities
- Lead engineering projects from initiation through implementation and closure, ensuring delivery on time, budget, and quality
- Coordinate technology transfer activities across sites, suppliers, and manufacturing facilities to ensure smooth industrialization
- Drive process development and optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity
- Plan and execute equipment and process qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ), including validation of manufacturing equipment, utilities, and processes
- Develop project plans including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, while tracking performance through KPIs and reporting progress to management
- Perform risk assessments using methodologies such as FMEA and implement mitigation actions to reduce operational risks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, R&D) and lead continuous improvement and problem-solving activities, including root cause analysis
- Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal processes including CAPA, change control, and deviation management
What will convince us
- Degree in engineering or a related field (not specified in initial input – to be confirmed if required)
- Strong expertise in process and equipment qualification and validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), including commissioning and startup
- Experience in technology transfer and industrialization projects within manufacturing environments
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, process optimization, and quality systems (GMP and validation requirements if applicable)
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools
- Proficiency in project management, including planning, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination
- Experience with risk management methodologies such as FMEA and structured risk assessments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical challenges
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills in cross-functional and multi-site environments
- Ability to influence, drive change, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and complex setting
- Strong organizational skills, resilience under pressure, and a results-oriented mindset
- High level of collaboration, interpersonal effectiveness, and negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
www.sartorius.com/careers