Capital Project Engineer

GlaxoSmithKline; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Capital Project Engineer for our Zebulon, NC site to deliver small-to-medium capital projects within a GMP production setting. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring safety and quality while driving project outcomes.

Join a team that emphasizes collaboration, compliance, and continuous improvement. On-site role with hybrid collaboration, offering growth opportunities within a global biopharma leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years of capital project engineering experience in manufacturing, process, or utilities.
• Experience delivering production/facility equipment changes in a GMP environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• PE license or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage multiple facility and equipment projects of small to medium complexity in GMP environments.
• Support higher complexity projects by assisting the assigned Project Manager.
• Manage project scope, costs, schedule, risks, and compliance with PMF.
• Oversee project lifecycle from scope to turnover and capitalization.
• Coordinate with SMEs and cross-functional teams to ensure quality and safety.

Skills

Capital projects

Project management

Engineering design

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Business Introduction

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. Join us at Zebulon, one of GSK’s flagships and fastest-growing manufacturing sites, where you’ll tackle complex products, shape the future of smart manufacturing, and see your impact reach millions of patients worldwide. If you’re energized by robotics, digital innovation and AI – and want to grow your career in a high-performing, purpose-driven environment – we’d love to hear from you.

Position Summary

You will support the delivery of capital projects within the SE Capital Project Team involving small to medium complexity facilities and/or production equipment or systems, ensuring that all outcomes meet the defined project objectives for cost, schedule, quality, and safety, while delivering the intended business benefits.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage multiple facility and equipment projects simultaneously that are of small to medium complexity within a GMP production environment, ensuring adherence to the GSK Project Management Framework (PMF). For higher complexity projects, support the assigned Project Manager by providing your assistance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Responsibilities include planning and developing a robust technical project scope or solution, managing and driving project team accountability, overseeing project costs and schedule, mitigating risks, and monitoring and controlling the project according to the GSK PMF.
• Ensure projects are delivered within the approved budget, on schedule, and to the defined scope, while maintaining high standards of safety, and quality.
• Oversee the entire capital project life cycle, from initial project scope definition, funding requests, through to project execution, qualification, startup/turnover and asset capitalization.
• Recognize the roles, responsibilities, and expertise of other specialists within the organization, engaging them as needed to develop comprehensive technical designs and enhance project outcomes.
• Coordinate and meticulously plan and control all elements of the project schedule, ensuring timely and effective project delivery.
• Ensure that project design and delivery comply to all relevant EHS and Engineering and Quality procedures/standards, leveraging the expertise of SMEs to confirm compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Responsible for developing a comprehensive construction plan with appropriate permits and risk assessments, ensuring safe execution, and performing routine safety and quality confirmations with other experts.
• Maintain clear and effective communication regarding all aspects of the project, both verbally and in writing, including the delivery of presentations to stakeholders.
• Responsible for maintaining and organizing project deliverables in a structured file system that demonstrates adherence to PMF, safety, and compliance requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in capital project engineering in manufacturing, process, or utilities environments.
• Solid experience in a manufacturing environment w/ Hands on experience delivery of production equipment and/or facility equipment changes.
• Experience managing project deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
• Experience with pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with process control systems, utilities, and clean utilities design.
• Experience with project management tools and project cost control systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Experience working on projects that required regulatory or environmental permitting.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design, construction practices, and codes.
• Effective communicator with experience working in cross-functional teams and with contractors.
• The ability to plan effectively deliver sustainable small to medium CapEx projects.
• Ability to work well under pressure with tight timelines.
• Excellent consultative, listening, communications and analytical skills.
• Must be flexible, adaptable and a team player.
• Negotiation and conflict resolutions skills and ability to motivate highly skilled and trained individuals.

Personal Effectiveness

Customer Focus, Decision Making, Influencing GPS Level / Problem Solvent certifications desirable

About the Zebulon Site

GSK’s Zebulon site is a global supplier of Respiratory and Solid Dose medicines to patients around the globe and the largest GSK Pharmaceutical secondary manufacturing site in North America. The site is located less than 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Wendell, Knightdale, Rocky Mount and Wake Forest.

Key differentiators about GSK and Zebulon

Our commitment to inclusion is seen diversity as a critical advantage of ours Our focus on cultivating a positive work environment that cares for our employees Demonstrated opportunities for continued career growth driven by individual ambition Leaders that care about their teams and growth of both individuals and the company A priority focus on Safety and Quality Clean and GMP compliant work environment Onsite cafeteria Onsite gym Temperature-controlled Licensed onsite Health & Wellness clinic

Working Arrangement

This role is on-site at our United States facility with some flexibility for hybrid collaboration when approved by the site leadership. The successful candidate will be expected to spend most of their time at the manufacturing site and on project locations.

What we offer

You will join a team that values inclusion, safety, and practical problem solving. You will be supported with learning opportunities and mentoring to grow your career. You will work on projects that matter and help deliver real-world impact through strong engineering and collaboration.

Benefits Summary

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Unifying science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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GSK Mission

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