Project Engineer

About the role

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing and executing capital projects in support of pharmaceutical drug substance, intermediates and fine chemical development and production. The project engineer manages multiple, high-value projects over a diverse number of disciplines including civil; mechanical; equipment & facilities design & installation; technology transfer; and product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Works with the project owner and supporting staff to develop the project business case and project objectives.
• Helps with the development of relevant alternatives; and supports their evaluation and that the recommended solutions are supported by local staff and management.
• Helps generate and communicate (i.e., presentations) and effectively build consensus for proposals with project stakeholders, as well as management.
• Plans, develops, and coordinates engineering efforts, with supervisory oversight, for projects while ensuring project success.
• Supports efforts relating to the generation of cost estimates, as well as cost and schedule tracking.
• Reviews project design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Supports the evaluation of the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs and procedures.
• Supports evaluation of plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others.
• Secures resources for specific phases or aspects of projects, such as technical studies, system design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, construction, and qualification.
• Oversees project qualifications, including operational performance; and ensures the delivery of the specified project performance.
• Project activities include, but are not limited to: user requirement specification input and review; scope development; supporting process design concepts; funding request preparations; evaluation of equipment system standards and specifications; project controls; overseeing change control process; implementation logistics; assisting in resolution of internal and external disputes; assisting in resolving engineering design and performance problems; construction supervision; building permits; and qualification and validation efforts.

Leadership & Budget Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for supporting assigned projects and for developing scopes, justifications, cost budgets, personnel requirements, and timelines for ensuring that all major project objectives are met.
• Provides direction to contract engineers.
• Fosters a project team atmosphere that facilitates positive employee morale.
• Willingness to take on significant challenges and difficult assignments without the promise of special rewards or recognition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in a scientific discipline, Chemical Engineering preferred; with 1 year of related experience and/or training.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Competencies

• Prioritization and organizational skills; proactive problem identification skills for technical, organizational, and personnel issues; management and resolution of conflicting priorities; and ability to delegate.
• Knowledge and understanding in specification, selection, and purchasing equipment systems and materials used for bulk pharmaceutical chemicals and specialty chemical processing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Emerging knowledge of regulatory issues in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including cGMPs, PSM, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
• Has a working knowledge of business and finance; basic accounting and financial principles (ROI & IRR analysis, cash flow, committed vs. actual costs, etc.) as they apply to project management; helps to drive results which have major economic impact on the site’s profitability.
• Participates in team decision making. Helps to develop team problem-solving and communication skills. Capable of gathering input from stakeholders, seeking consensus and compromise, and informed decision making.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service.
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.