Plant Project Engineer I

Jubilant Pharma, LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA/HSA

Life, AD&D, Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in Spokane, WA seeks a Plant Project Engineer I to lead facility engineering projects on site. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, develop RFQs, and ensure regulatory compliance across local, state, and federal agencies.

The role requires a BS in engineering, PM skills, and ISPE guidelines knowledge; AutoCAD and MS Project are preferred. Monday–Friday, on-site with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering discipline (mechanical, chemical, manufacturing) required.
• Proven project management experience and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with ISPE Baseline Guides and regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for facility projects including expansions and upgrades.
• Contribute to design, modification, and troubleshooting of pharmaceutical systems.
• Develop RFQs and detailed specifications for external partners.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, federal and international agencies.
• Manage capital/expense projects with scheduling, budgeting, and teamwork.
• Coordinate with internal/external customers and document project activities.

Skills

Project Management

ISPE Baseline Guides

Multi-Disciplinary Team Management

Communication with Internal/External  

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem solving in ambiguous scenarios

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or similar engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing — And Build What’s Next

AsSpokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.
We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers — This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives onsolving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you’ll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter — and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well‑being shouldn’t have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

If you want tobuild something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas — you belong here.

Job Description:

The Plant Project Engineer I provides pharmaceutical engineering knowledge primarily in the area of facility engineering. This position will manage projects and multi-disciplinary project teams. The engineer will also contribute technical direction for complex projects and exhibit clear communication skills with all levels of employees. This individual will be recognized as knowledgeable in multiple areas of facility pharmaceutical engineering.

• Provides technical support of engineering facility projects including facility and utility expansion, compliance upgrades, cost reduction, contract manufacturing, process improvements, construction projects, etc.
• Through education and experience contributes expertise in the area of facility engineering. This includes design, modification and troubleshooting pharmaceutical systems such as HVAC, Clean Steam, WFI, electrical and knowledge of pharmaceutical construction methods.
• Is responsible for assistance in contributing knowledge of regulatory requirements for the facility and processes to ensure compliance to local, state, federal and international regulatory agencies.
• With supervision/assistance, manages capital and expense facility projects in a manner that is compliant with the “Project Management Guidelines” system. This system includes methods for scheduling, budgeting, meeting management, teamwork, communication, and documentation of a multi-departmental project team.
• Must work effectively with various internal and external customers on a daily basis. Internal customers may include departments such as Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Validation, Finance, etc. External interactions will include officials from local, state or federal regulatory agencies, A&E firms, construction firms, vendors, equipment manufacturers, etc.
• Participates in the compliance to both short-term and long-term company objectives as defined by upper management.
• Development of detailed specifications and RFQs to be used by A&E firms, contractors or equipment manufactures to accurately quote on projects being pursued by the company.
• Responsible for using systems of engineering documentation required by regulatory agencies and in compliance with generally accepted engineering guidelines, SOPs, or quality standards.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors of Science; Major: Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or similar engineering discipline required.
• Project Management
• ISPE Baseline Guides
• Management of Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Communication with Internal/External customers
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguous and complex situations, influencing outcomes, and driving a multi-disciplinary team without direct authority

Preferred:

• AutoCAD knowledge preferred.
• Microsoft Project knowledge preferred.
• Microsoft PowerPoint knowledge preferred.
• Project Management/Project Engineering knowledge preferred.
• Pharmaceutical Facility/Systems knowledge preferred.
• Extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. unassisted.
• Work in classified/aseptic areas.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Potential exposure to allergens.

Location: Spokane, WA — On Site, Full Time

Shift: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One — Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage: $84,300 – $112,400 annually, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don’t believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you require assistance applying for a position, contact:
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