Principal Project Engineer

Scorpion Therapeutics; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Principal Project Engineer to lead large-scale biopharma manufacturing projects (>$10M) focused on CAPEX and OPEX optimization. You will drive timely delivery to support site strategy, manufacturing continuity, and patient supply.

You will mentor engineers, manage budgets and schedules, and deliver critical process documentation while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across biologics operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of engineering or project management experience.
• Preferred PE, EIT, or PMP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex engineering solutions.
• Develop and execute project plans and technical documentation (P&IDs, PFDs, specifications).
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

MS Project

Technical communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Role

Principal Project Engineer managing large-scale (>$10M) engineering projects within biopharmaceutical manufacturing, primarily overseeing capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) initiatives. Objectives include ensuring timely project delivery to support site strategy, manufacturing continuity, and patient supply.

Responsibilities

• leading cross-functional teams, developing and executing complex engineering solutions, and delivering technical documentation such as Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, and specifications.
• The role involves managing project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk, with possible dual capacity as Engineering Lead on smaller projects and Project Manager on larger ones.
• It includes mentoring junior engineers, contributing to site project procedures, and supporting metrics tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years' engineering or project management experience.
• Preferred Professional Engineer (PE), Engineer in Training (EIT), or PMP certifications.
• Experience with cGMP manufacturing systems (bioreactors, chromatography, filtration, HVAC, utilities).
• Leading multidisciplinary teams exceeding 10 members is essential.
• Skills include proficiency in project management methodologies, MS Office, MS Project, and technical communication.
• High-value biopharma specifics involve work in biologics manufacturing, with potential travel of 25-50%, and physical demands typical of industrial settings.

Position based in Brooklyn Park, MN, full-time, exempt.