Project Engineer

SHL Medical; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Modern facilities and technology

Global development opportunities

Challenging assignments in a fast‑gown

Job summary

SHL Medical in North Charleston, SC seeks an experienced Project Engineer to lead and support engineering activities for medical drug delivery systems. You will work with global teams to raise reliability, performance and efficiency at the new Charleston site.

Responsibilities include coordinating resources, implementing improvements, and managing scale-up activities, with strong emphasis on root-cause analysis, DoE, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience using CAD software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks) for device manufacturing.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into internal specs.
• Experience managing complex engineering projects with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support project engineering activities for medical device development.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Provide internal project management capabilities for improvement and expansion projects.
• Develop engineering improvement plans with Technology Transfer and Industrialization teams.
• Lead receiving for scale-up activities and new tooling or assembly equipment.
• Identify and implement new processes and methods based on hands-on experience.
• Lead RCA and process troubleshooting using standard methods.
• Manage technology transfer of new products into mass production.
• Support acceptance testing and validation activities as needed.
• Promote adoption of new technologies and trends; provide technical leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

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
• Medical device experience preferred

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