Project Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Define project scopes, develop detailed designs, and prepare technical specifications for process and equipment initiatives.
• Build project budgets and schedules, including cost estimation, vendor price negotiation, and delivery coordination; manage capital projects typically ranging from $100K to $1.2M.
• Design plant and facility improvements; oversee the design process when consulting engineers are engaged.
• Supervise and inspect project work in progress at the plant site and at fabricator facilities.
• Manage equipment start-ups, troubleshooting efforts, and operator/supervisor technical support in the field.

Continuous Improvement & Technical Excellence

• Apply unit operations principles (heat and mass transfer, etc.) to design and implement optimization programs that reduce costs and cycle times.
• Support and champion Continuous Improvement activities across the site.
• Provide project cost control throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Prepare PSM analysis and documentation; write operating procedures as required.

Compliance & Documentation Support

• Support Quality Assurance and Good Manufacturing Practices by preparing and executing validation protocols.
• Prepare permit applications for construction and provide technical data for environmental permit applications.
• Maintain thorough engineering administration and project documentation standards.

Good Manufacturing & Documentation Practices

• Support Quality Assurance and Good Manufacturing Practices by preparing and executing validation protocols.
• Prepare permit applications for construction and provide technical data for environmental permit applications.
• Maintain thorough engineering administration and project documentation standards.

Requirements

• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening.
• Preferred Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• PMP Certification.
• Experience developing User Requirement Specifications (URS) with project owners.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent 2D/3D modeling tools.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including interpersonal, negotiation, and vendor management abilities.
• Proficiency with SAP, MS Project, and standard office productivity software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations).
• Working knowledge of GMP regulations, process validation strategies, and environmental, health, and safety standards.