Project Engineer III

Senior Project Engineer

The primary function of this role is to lead the planning and execution of small to medium size capital projects supporting the API Pilot Plant and laboratories within the Synthetic Molecule CMC Research and Development organization of the company. The API Pilot Plant supports pharmaceutical pipeline through process development and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for pre-clinical toxicology studies, clinical trials, formulation development, and registration runs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying, planning, and conducting small- to medium-size capital projects related to the installation of new process/laboratory equipment and/or renovation of existing facilities.
• Managing multiple, often concurrent, projects and meeting deadlines.
• Working cross-functionally to establish scope, priorities, and schedules on multiple projects.
• Independently performing economic analysis and feasibility studies related to complex and often multiple competing project alternatives.
• Ensuring the project design complies with all engineering standards, project objectives, and customer needs.
• Maintaining project controls and reporting for cost, scope, and schedule; developing execution strategy including procurement; balancing multiple demands within an assignment.
• Fostering an environment of innovation and exchange of ideas.
• Integrating experiences and approaches from multiple projects/disciplines to develop the best solution in the total business context.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering with a desired 10+ years of significant engineering experience.
• Strong technical background and working knowledge in pharmaceutical/chemical process system design including P&ID development, process equipment specification, sizing and selection, instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience in the planning and execution of capital projects including scope development, cost estimating, preparation of requests for capital expenditure, scheduling, cost control, and construction supervision.
• Has demonstrated competency with financial systems and fiscal control.
• Familiarity with commissioning and qualification activities including development of user requirement specifications and protocol development/execution.
• Working knowledge of government regulations including building and fire codes, FDA cGMPs, local and federal environmental regulations, and OSHA regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Technical background in pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries (preferred).

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