Packaging Engineering Project Manager

Job Overview

Organon invites applications for a Packaging Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of advanced packaging solutions at our manufacturing site in Cramlington, Northumberland. The role involves designing, installing and commissioning multiple new packing lines as part of a major capital expansion, while ensuring full compliance with GMP, SHE and regulatory standards.

• Deliver capital packing line scope on time and within budget.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules and risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, GMP, SHE and environmental regulations.
• Review and approve vendor designs, specifications and drawings.
• Lead FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate installation contractors, OEMs and internal teams.
• Support equipment qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) with the validation team.
• Act as single point of contact with OEMs and contractors for technical and contractual compliance.
• Ensure seamless integration of new packing lines into production systems.
• Drive equipment standardisation and continuous improvement across projects.

• Degree-level engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience delivering packaging or production equipment projects in regulated industries (Pharma, FMCG, etc.).
• Knowledge of packing line equipment (cartoners, labellers, blister machines, case packers, vision systems, serialization).
• Experience leading teams through design reviews, acceptance tests and commissioning.
• Strong vendor management skills, including international suppliers.
• Expertise in commissioning, validation and GMP compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and contractor supervision skills.
• Project Management certification (Prince2, PMP) desirable but not essential.

Travel to equipment vendors across the EU for design reviews, progress checks and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). Highest travel demand during FATs, which may include multiple one‑to‑two‑week trips. No relocation required.

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.