The Company Leading Company in the APIs sector
Senior Corporate Engineering Manager THE ROLE
- Lead and deliver engineering projects, ensuring delivery in line with schedule and budget, and in compliance with HSE and GMP standards;
- Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance teams, supporting troubleshooting, optimization, and implementation of plant modifications or new technologies;
- Define the engineering investment plan, ensuring alignment with business priorities;
- Perform and review feasibility studies, supporting concept selection and ensuring fit-for-purpose and cost-effective design solutions;
- Promote and apply Lean CapEx and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles, ensuring right-sized design, cost-effective solutions, and long-term sustainability of investments;
- Oversee all project execution phases, managing contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders;
- Collaborate with Production, QA, and HSE during commissioning and start-up phases to guarantee smooth ramp-up and compliance;
- Ensure compliance to GMP, HSE, and engineering standards (including ATEX, FAT/SAT, validation requirements);
- Lead a team of Project Engineers, fostering alignment, accountability, and technical growth.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering strongly preferred);
- 8–12 years of experience in engineering roles within API, pharmaceutical, or fine chemical industries;
- Proven experience in industrial project execution (CapEx projects, revamping, new installations);
- Strong knowledge of:
- Chemical plant design and operations, including main unit operations and industrial equipment (reactors, centrifuges, dryers, filtration systems);
- Utilities systems (HVAC, clean utilities, process utilities);
- P&IDs; and process engineering fundamentals;
- Good understanding of:
- Process safety and containment principles (including handling of hazardous and highpotency substances);
- Automation and instrumentation systems;
- Familiarity with:
- Engineering project lifecycle (URS, FAT, SAT, commissioning and startup);
- Regulated industrial environments (e.g., GMP, ISO or equivalent frameworks);
- Experience in budget management and cost control;
- Fluent in English;
- Ability to deliver projects with discipline and ownership;
- Strong field presence and ability to drive implementation directly on site;
- Ability to identify practical and effective solutions;
- Effective interaction with Operations, QA, HSE, and external partners;
- Ability to balance technical robustness with timing and cost constraints.
Nice to have:
- Experience in CDMO environment;
- Familiarity with Lean CapEx/TCO approaches.
LOCATION Milan
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Ref: Senior Corporate Engineering Manager