Project Engineer

Location: Flanders, NJ

About the role

This is a full-time, onsite position based at our Flanders, New Jersey facility. The Project Engineer will work in an active construction and pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on meeting critical construction and facility-readiness deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support CAPEX projects related to pharmaceutical facility construction, equipment installation, and commissioning.
• Support the construction and startup of GMP commercial manufacturing rooms, a Microbiology Laboratory, and a Quality Control (QC) Laboratory.
• Coordinate contractors, engineering partners, equipment vendors, and internal teams to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and construction progress and promptly communicate potential delays or risks.
• Review engineering drawings, facility layouts, equipment specifications, scopes of work, and related project documentation.
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, qualification, and project turnover activities.
• Conduct project walkthroughs and coordinate onsite contractor and vendor activities.
• Ensure projects are completed in accordance with applicable cGMP, safety, engineering, regulatory, and Company requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and provide regular progress updates to management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on business and project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 2–3+ years of relevant engineering or project experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
• Experience supporting or completing CAPEX projects within a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated facility strongly preferred.
• Experience with facility construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Experience working with contractors, engineering firms, and equipment vendors.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, layouts, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong project coordination, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively against strict project deadlines.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000–$105,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related considerations. This position is also eligible for consideration for a discretionary year-end bonus, based on Company and individual performance. Any bonus is discretionary and is not guaranteed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Other benefits in accordance with applicable Company plans and policies