Project Engineer

Job Title

embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, and a commitment to improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even more patients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver capital and non-capital engineering projects supporting plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Lead projects through concept, design, build, test, validation, and production handoff
• Serve as engineering owner for assigned projects

Engineering & Technical Execution

• Design, specify, and validate manufacturing equipment and tooling
• Develop and test new manufacturing technologies and materials
• Support new product development and prototype builds
• Lead technical problem solving and root cause investigations
• Conduct equipment design reviews and risk assessments

Project Management

• Develop project scope, schedules, and cost estimates
• Track timelines, budgets, and resources
• Prepare capital requests and manage approved funding
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet project milestones

Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as liaison to equipment and material suppliers
• Manage vendor design reviews, FAT, installation, and startup
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, facilities, and maintenance teams

Validation & Change Management

• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), IQ/OQ/PQ, and equipment validation
• Implement and validate engineering changes and alternate materials
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements

Documentation & Communication

• Author technical documentation including machine specifications, validation protocols, capital requests, and test reports
• Communicate project status, risks, and results to stakeholders

Other Functions (Responsibilities) May Not Be All Inclusive

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other associates.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (engineering or related field) required
• Or three (3) or more years in a manufacturing setting, engineering field
• High speed manufacturing experience is preferred

Supervision

• No direct supervision of others
• Indirect supervision over support personnel necessary for project completion including engineers, technicians, quality associates, facility associates, and equipment operators

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical or manufacturing system design
• Equipment specification, testing, and validation
• CAD (preferred)
• Manufacturing materials and processes
• Scope, schedule, and budget management
• Capital project planning and execution
• Resource coordination and risk management
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Project (or equivalent)
• SAP experience preferred
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Technical documentation and report writing
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.