Project Engineer

SHL Medical AG; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Modern facilities and tech

Challenging assignments

International team

Development opportunities

Job summary

SHL Medical is expanding its Operations Engineering team in North Charleston, SC. You will lead and support project engineering activities for the development of autoinjectors and related drug delivery systems, collaborating with global teams to ensure reliability, performance, and efficiency at the site.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, technical leadership, and involvement in technology transfer and validation activities to bring new products into mass production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks preferred).
• Knowledge of RCA methodologies and DoE concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support project engineering activities for medical device production.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders to improve reliability, performance, and efficiency.
• Provide internal project management support for equipment scale-up and capacity expansion.
• Lead receiving for work-packages related to scale-up and new tooling integration.
• Apply RCA and troubleshoot processes to meet regulatory and quality requirements.
• Support technology transfer and validation activities for mass production.

Skills

RCA methodologies

DoE knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management

Intercultural communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.

Job Overview

This role is embedded in the Operations Engineering group at our new state-of-the-art device manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. Together with the rest of the team, you will lead and support project engineering activites related to the development of medical drug delivery systems. You will work closely with other key stakeholders, both locally and globally, to manage projects and engineer systems to improve reliability, performance, and efficiency of the site.

Main Responsibilities

• Support project teams, coordinating internal/external resources, providing technical input where necessary, and delivering robust solutions against determined budgets and timelines
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, production technicians, quality representatives, maintenance, and engineering peers to improve process & equipment reliability to meet all customer, business & regulatory requirements
• Provide internal project management capabilities to support team members on improvement and expansion projects
• Support the development of engineering improvement plans and requirement setting for capacity expansion in collaboration with our Technology Transfer team and global Industrialization counterparts
• Lead receiving function for work-packages related to the scale-up acitvities in Charleston, such as the introduction of new toolsets, new assembly equipment, or other manufaucturing capabilities
• Understand current practices and develop new or improved processes and methodologies based on in-depth first-hand experience
• Lead & support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and process & equipment troubleshooting using industry-standard problem-solving methods and tools
• Manage technology transfer (receiver function) of new products and processes into mass production
• Support acceptance testing and validation activities as necessary
• Promote use of new technologies and industry-leading trends. Provide highest level of technical expertise

Skills and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent education/experience required
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks preferred)
• Knowledge of common problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies
• Experience translating customer requirements to internal specifications
• Ability to manage complex engineering projects with support from colleagues and management
• Statistical analysis knowledge, including an understanding of how to execute Design of Experiments (DoE)
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Effective analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent intercultural and interdisciplinary communication skills
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and focus on efficiency, effectiveness and cost

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
• Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry
• Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization

Please note that SHL is a drug free employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of various preemployment screenings, including, but not limited to, a drug test, employment verification, reference checks, and a criminal background check.

For more information on SHL Medical, please visit:shl-medical.com

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With almost 6,000 employees of 77+ different nationalities, we take pride in the inclusive and collaborative environment we have built - one where a true sense of belonging fosters meaningful exchange and shared growth. Together, we invest in our future to maintain our leadership position in drug delivery systems.