Lead Project Engineer, Drug Delivery & Medical Devices

PCI Pharma Services; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services is seeking a Project Engineer III – Drug Delivery to lead high-impact engineering efforts for drug delivery systems, including auto-injectors used in diabetes management.

You will mentor junior engineers, interface with global partners, and drive design transfer, process improvements, and regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle. This role provides a clear path to senior engineering leadership within PCI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and 10+ years of experience in project engineering, manufacturing, and device design in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of product design, process optimization, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to lead and influence.
• Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, SAP, Excel, and other project management tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Manage project plans, scopes, timelines, and budgets, ensuring execution excellence at every step.
• Coordinate with vendors and review project documentation to ensure timely completion and compliance with specifications.
• Lead projects involving high-speed assembly and packaging of combination medical devices, including auto-injectors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

SAP

Excel

Job description

PCI Pharma Services is seeking a Project Engineer III – Drug Delivery to lead high-impact engineering efforts for drug delivery systems, including auto-injectors used in diabetes management.

You will mentor junior engineers, interface with global partners, and drive design transfer, process improvements, and regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle. This role provides a clear path to senior engineering leadership within PCI.