Manager - Engineering Site Project Lead (Mechanical / Chemical)

At TAPI, we’re not just a company—we’re a community committed to advancing health from the core. As the world’s leading supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), we partner with 80% of the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies. With a legacy spanning over 80 years and a portfolio of more than 350 products, as well as custom CDMO services, we’re shaping the future of health worldwide. Our strength lies in our people—a team of over 4,200 professionals across 13 state-of-the-art facilities in Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Israel, Mexico, and India. Together, we innovate, solve problems, and deliver excellence. Join us and be part of a mission that transforms lives.

We’re looking for a proactive engineering leader with a passion for capital project execution and GMP excellence—if you thrive in high-impact environments, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution of capital projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with business objectives
• Own and track the annual capital spending plan for the site
• Drive cost optimization and execution excellence through industry best practices
• Align projects with Global Engineering policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Provide design oversight for new processes, equipment, and facilities to ensure FDA and internal compliance
• Contribute to long-term planning for strategic product and manufacturing initiatives

Talent & Procurement Collaboration

• Identify gaps in the project team’s expertise and support skill enhancement or hiring
• Collaborate with procurement to finalize capital equipment orders, including techno-commercial bid analysis
• Monitor and report Capex cash flow, forecasts, and monthly budget utilization
• Develop and maintain Capex governance tracking
• Prepare and analyze Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and Long Range Plans (LRP) for capital investment
• Finalize Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs) and manage global approval workflows
• ️ Safety, Compliance & EHS Oversight

• Ensure full implementation of safety and HR compliance protocols for internal and contractor teams
• Meet local and global EHS KPIs consistently
• Conduct regular Safety GEMBA walks and lead risk assessments
• Ensure availability of Emergency Response Team (ERT) and first aid-trained personnel across all shifts

Miscellaneous

• Perform any additional tasks as assigned by the Department Head.

Must have:

• Good understanding of Project procedures.
• Understanding of GMP.

We’re looking for candidates with a strong engineering site project management background. The ideal candidate will have:

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.

• Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience in Engineering Site Project management.

Make Your Mark with TAPI

Your journey with TAPI is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on global health. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we’re excited to welcome you to our team. Together, let’s shape the future of pharmaceuticals. Apply on top of this page and our talent acquisition team will be in touch soon!