Project Packaging Support Engineer (FTC) in Northumberland

This job is with Organon, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Organon is hiring a Project Packaging Support Engineer (FTC) to join our Transformation team in Cramlington, Northumberland. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering a major capital investment project. As part of this exciting transformation, we are constructing a new manufacturing facility and installing multiple high-speed blister packaging lines to support future growth and innovation. There are a number of sub-streams within the project, and therefore your duties will change accordingly. This may include design, build, testing against requirements, operational assessment, and implementation activities, for yourself and the team. This role is offered as a site-based position in Cramlington, Northumberland, on a 24-month Fixed Term Contract.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of Transformation projects, including major and minor capital investments, contributing across design, installation, commissioning, testing, validation, and implementation activities.
• Manage and/or support packaging project activities within agreed timelines and budgets, including FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ, PQ and PV activities where applicable.
• Provide technical support for product transfers, tooling qualifications, packaging line moves, and equipment introductions, conducting impact assessments and technical reviews as required.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for new packaging equipment, tooling, and processes, supporting troubleshooting, fault finding, and resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure all engineering and project activities comply with cGMP, quality, safety, and change control requirements, including the generation, review, and management of project documentation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and external contractors to define scopes of work, coordinate site activities, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, process efficiency, reliability, and waste reduction.
• Support training, knowledge transfer, and capability development across the team, promoting new ways of working and operational excellence.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Strong professional background in Packaging Operations is essential.
• Technical qualification (completed or working towards) is essential, e.g. Level 3 Mechanical Engineering. HNC is preferred.
• Experience supporting technical transfers, equipment qualification, or process validation is essential.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tooling requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues across packaging and manufacturing equipment.

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.