Project Engineer

Kite Pharma, Inc.; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kite Pharma, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer in the Netherlands (Hoofddorp) to lead technical definition, design and delivery of facility, utility and equipment projects within the site portfolio.

You will translate business needs into practical engineering solutions and coordinate with external partners to ensure regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 6 years in a regulated manufacturing environment, with strong troubleshooting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or related field.
• Experience leading technical design and delivery of facility, utility or equipment projects.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into practical engineering solutions.
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing, change management, risk management and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with engineering documentation, drawings and vendor deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical definition, design and delivery of facility, utility and equipment projects within the site portfolio.
• Translate business needs and operational constraints into clear engineering concepts and technical solutions.
• Lead feasibility studies and option assessments with external partners and present recommendations.
• Review designs, calculations, drawings and specifications from partners and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, EHS, site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Own or contribute to engineering change controls, risk assessments and CAPA actions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We're here for one reason and one reason only - to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We've made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations.

• Remote type: Onsite - Hybrid Eligible
• Location: Netherlands - Hoofddorp
• Time type: Full time

Project Engineer

Job Description

Role:

• Lead the technical definition, design and delivery of facility, utility and equipment projects within the site portfolio.
• Translate business needs, problem statements, user requirements and operational constraints into clear engineering concepts, scopes and technical solutions.
• Lead feasibility studies and option assessments, working with external partners, presenting recommendations, risks, assumptions and trade-offs to support decision-making.
• Develop or coordinate technical specifications, design requirements, tender packages and scopes of work.
• Review and challenge designs, calculations, drawings, specifications and other deliverables from engineering partners, vendors, suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure compatibility with existing systems and compliance with applicable engineering standards, cGMP requirements, EHS expectations, site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Own or provide technical input to engineering assessments, Change Controls, risk assessments, deviations, CAPA actions and other quality records connected to assigned projects.
• Communicate technical status, decisions, priorities, risks and escalations clearly to Project Managers and relevant site stakeholders.
• Actively monitor contractor execution and acceptance of technical deliverables.
• Lead technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis when project or system issues require engineering support.
• Support or own the management of engineering documentation and drawings to ensure they remain current, controlled and traceable throughout the project and system lifecycle.
• Contribute to site engineering standards, templates, lessons learned and knowledge sharing across the Kite Network.

Profile:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or a related technical discipline.
• At least 6 years of relevant engineering experience in a cGMP commercial manufacturing environment or another highly regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading the technical design and engineering delivery of facility, utility or equipment projects.
• Ability to understand complex technical issues and translate operational or business needs into practical engineering solutions.
• Experience preparing or reviewing engineering specifications, feasibility studies, design packages, tender documentation and vendor deliverables.
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing, engineering change management, risk management, deviations, CAPA and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of equipment and system lifecycle activities, including qualification, handover and operational readiness.
• Strong troubleshooting, structured problem-solving, decision-making and technical communication skills.
• Ability to influence across functions, challenge constructively, manage competing priorities and communicate technical risks clearly.
• Self-starter and strong team player with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Preferred: experience of Engineering design software - AutoCAD, Revit
• Working with external design partners

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA.