Full job description

Project Engineer

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Want to leverage your Project management experience? Want to be a part of a truly unique business and work on heaps of varied projects? This is the opportunity for you!

Full time permanent role
Global researcher & manufacturer of animal health pharmaceuticals
South Auckland location with onsite parking

We are in the animal health business, partnering with our clients in the areas of Research and Development (R&D) and manufacturing to produce pharmaceuticals for both farm and companion animals. Originally founded in 2006 by a New Zealand chemist with an entrepreneurial mindset, Argenta’s vision is “Healthier Animals, Sustainably”. Our recipe for success has been our uniqueness in our vision and our people. Argenta now has operations across 6 sites with locations in New Zealand, the United States, Scotland, Spain, and Germany with almost 500 employees globally.

About the role:

The key purpose of this role is taking responsibility for project implementation. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will support the site by delivering projects as determined by business priorities. Responsible for initiating, scoping, compiling business cases and delivering capital projects relating to equipment, facilities, systems, automation, and utilities in adherence to agreed budget and timelines.

This is a permanent full-time position, and the hours of work are typically 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday with some afterhours and weekends required as production schedules and demands require.

About you:

You will be a skilled Engineer with a strong technical intellect, familiar with solid dose & liquid processing equipment, coupled with excellent relationship, communication and reporting skills.

By nature, you'll be an energetic, driven person with a focus on quality and detail being imperative as we are regulated by the strictest of pharmaceutical standards.

Your background, experience and attributes will include:

A tertiary Engineering qualification e.g. BE, Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical
Proven experience in quality focused manufacturing environment including technical projects e.g. equipment installations, plant set-up
The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Previous experience and knowledge in a GMP or highly regulated product environment preferred
Well-developed report writing and editing skills including the use of relevant MS Office software
PMP or PRINCE 2 certification, desired but not mandatory
Excellent relationship management and communication skills [written and verbal]

On offer is an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding business where your input will be valued, a competitive salary and an excellent medical insurance scheme.

If the sound of this opportunity excites you, and you are someone who has the same values as Argenta of Do It Right; First Time, Commitment, Win As A Team and Driven by Innovation we would love to hear from you.

Please put together a cover letter which reflects who you are and why this role is of interest to you, attach your CV and apply to people@argentaglobal.com