Project Engineer

Background

Works under general direction of the Plant Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
Broad responsibility to provide technical oversight and leadership for all phases of project planning, development and execution.

Tasks

Plan, develop, coordinate and direct a variety of complex engineering projects (including project scope, preliminary budget, schedule, task lists, measures and goals)
Oversee and coordinate detailed design, layout and construction drawings, construction and installation; assist operations as necessary during project start-up
Prepare cost estimates and project schedules to deliver completed projects on time and within budget
Work closely with in-house engineering, maintenance, operations and quality departments to ensure optimal design and minimal construction interference with daily operations
May lead a project team in completion of a particular project (set timelines, assign work, communicate with team members, solve problems and move projects towards an on-time high quality solution)
Develop/modify technical guidelines, standards, and specifications in the area of specialty
Represent the Company in communication with other organizations to resolve questions, plan and coordinate work
Perform all operations according to prescribed safety principles
Keep abreast of new methods and developments affecting operations to recommend changes in emphasis in projects, or new projects warranted by such developments

Specifications

BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
Five (5) or more years of project engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to deliver project-based results, two (2) years of which may be substituted by an advanced degree
Knowledge of:

Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at once
Effective, disciplined and demonstrated documentation with attention to detail
Working effectively independently and in a team environment, including in-depth collaboration between development and process divisions
Responding to rapidly changing demands

Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Analyze complex project engineering problems and develop safe and creative solutions to improve manufacturing operations and facilities
Prioritize and plan work to meet schedules and deliver quality results in the committed time period
Design and manage projects
Identify, gather, coordinate, organize and analyze data
Exercise judgment while being insightful, logical and methodical

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