Lead Project Engineer - Drug Delivery Systems

PCI Pharma Services; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 97,280 - 109,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services seeks a Project Engineer III - Drug Delivery to lead high‑impact engineering projects in drug delivery systems, including auto‑injectors. You will mentor junior engineers and partner with global teams to ensure timely, compliant project execution.

Role demands deep technical expertise and strong communication to manage cross‑functional interfaces, budgets, and schedules across a regulated manufacturing environment in Rockford, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project engineering, manufacturing, and device design in regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of product design, process optimization, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to lead and influence.

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

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

MS Project

AutoCAD

SAP

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

SAP

Excel

Job description

PCI Pharma Services seeks a Project Engineer III - Drug Delivery to lead high‑impact engineering projects in drug delivery systems, including auto‑injectors. You will mentor junior engineers and partner with global teams to ensure timely, compliant project execution.

Role demands deep technical expertise and strong communication to manage cross‑functional interfaces, budgets, and schedules across a regulated manufacturing environment in Rockford, IL.