Project Engineer

Bimeda, Inc.; Pomona (CA); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Bimeda, Inc. in Pomona, CA is seeking a Project Engineer to manage capital, equipment, and facility projects at the Pomona site.

This role collaborates across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, QA, MS&T, Validation, EHS, IT, Finance, and Procurement to drive successful project execution from feasibility through turnover. Responsibilities include coordinating scopes, budgets, and schedules, supporting equipment installations, and ensuring alignment with cGMP and change control expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of engineering, capital projects, or manufacturing project experience.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsabilités

• Execute Pomona capital and site projects from concept to completion, managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, actions, and deliverables.
• Develop feasibility assessments, technical scopes, test protocols, equipment specifications, design reviews, and CAPEX support.
• Provide technical engineering support for manufacturing equipment, facilities, utilities, and site improvements.
• Coordinate engineering efforts with MS&T, Process Engineering, QA, Validation, and EHS to ensure compliance and readiness.
• Track budgets, spending, forecasts, and change orders for assigned projects.
• Support vendor selection, purchasing, and coordination with Procurement and Finance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, risk logs, and status reporting.

Connaissances

Project management

Multi-project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering problem solving

Communication

Financial management

Project management software

Project controls tools

PMP (nice to have)

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering

Outils

Project management software

Project controls tools

Description du poste

Pomona, CA,United States | Full-time regular

Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Pomona, CA (In-office)
Position Type: Full-time
Vacancy Status: This position is vacant
AI Disclosure in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants

Job Summary

The Project Engineer provides technical engineering and project execution support for capital, equipment, facility, utility, infrastructure, remediation, and operational improvement initiatives at the Pomona manufacturing site.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position serves as a shared site resource and works across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, QA, MS&T, Validation, EHS, IT, Finance, Procurement, and other functions.
The Project Engineer will support assigned projects through the full lifecycle, including feasibility, scope development, technical design, budgeting, procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification support, turnover, and closeout.
A key focus of the role will be supporting Pomona site growth, new manufacturing capability, CAPEX execution, facility and infrastructure improvements, aging equipment replacement, and transfer of additional formulations and manufacturing processes into Pomona. For product and formulation transfers, the Project Engineer will work closely with the MS&T Process Engineer. MS&T will retain process science and technical transfer ownership, while the Project Engineer will drive engineering readiness and execution for equipment, facilities, utilities, installation, and commissioning.

Role Specific Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assigned Pomona capital and site projects from concept through completion, managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, actions, and deliverables.
• Develop and coordinate feasibility assessments, technical scopes, test protocols, equipment specifications, design reviews, utility requirements, cost estimates, schedules, and CAPEX request support.
• Provide technical engineering support for manufacturing equipment, packaging systems, facilities, utilities, infrastructure, Automation, and site improvement projects.
• Partner with Engineering, MS&T, and Process Engineering on formulation and process transfers, translating process requirements into equipment, facility, utility, procurement, validation, and production readiness needs.
• Coordinate equipment installations, facility modifications, infrastructure upgrades, remediation activities, capacity expansion, Automation upgrades, and aging equipment replacement.
• Coordinate engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, contractors, consultants, and vendors, including review of proposals, drawings, technical submittals, and project deliverables.
• Track project budgets, actual spending, forecasts, commitments, contingency, change orders, and projected final cost for assigned projects.
• Support vendor selection, purchasing, vendor onboarding, long lead equipment, and commercial coordination with Procurement and Finance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, risk registers, action logs, decision logs, and concise status reporting.
• Coordinate project activities with QA, Validation, MS&T, Engineering, EHS, and applicable cGMP and change control requirements.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification readiness, troubleshooting, training, documentation, and operational turnover.
• Plan project work around manufacturing schedules, shutdowns, utility interruptions, and other operational constraints.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during project execution using sound engineering judgment, problem solving, and root cause analysis.
• Ensure completed projects are properly transitioned to Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance, including drawings, manuals, spare parts, PM and CAL requirements, warranties, vendor support, and closeout documentation.
• Provide clear project status, technical risks, budget concerns, and required decisions to site leadership.

Additional Notes

• Working conditions: warehouse and production environments. Exposure to noise, chemicals, and machinery. PPE required in certain areas.
• Physical demands: Walking, standing, occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds).

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

Competencies Required for the Role

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION - Is the ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently, to listen – help facilitate sharing of information between people. It is about understanding the emotional intention behind the information. The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations, confirm understanding, communicate using data and facts whilst adapting to one’s audience. Exhibit willingness to listen, and show respect for oneself and others in interactions with others. Express oneself clearly in verbal and business writing.
FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK - is the ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Builds partnerships for global performance. Respects others.
ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING - is the ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from various sources and then tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Ability to identify and separate the key components of problems and situations. Ability to interpret information from a range of sources to spot patterns and trends in information and to deduce cause and effect from this, supporting data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.

INITIATIVE - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• Minimum three to five years of engineering, capital project, or manufacturing project experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical device, chemical, food, or another regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, facility or utility projects, commissioning, and manufacturingimprovement initiatives.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, vendors, contractors, and cross functional teams.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulated manufacturing, commissioning, qualification, validation, and change control preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, equipment specifications, vendor proposals, and technical documentation.
• Strong project planning, technical problem solving, communication, organization, and financial management skills.
• Experience with project management software and project controls tools preferred.
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus but not required.

Key Competencies

• Accountability and execution
• Technical judgment and problem solving
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Effective communication
• Planning and organization
• Initiative
• Results orientationAbility to manage multiple priorities in an active manufacturing environment

What We Offer

• 401(k) plan for retirement savings
  
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
  
• Life insurance
  
• Employee assistance program

About Bimeda

Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century’s experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world’s animals.

Bimeda’s global innovation program sees six state-of-the art R&D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimeda’s nine manufacturing facilities across six countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water-soluble powders, pastes and non-sterile liquids.

Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

Bimeda is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] .

About Us

Bimeda is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of animal health products and veterinary pharmaceuticals. Through ongoing expansion and strategic acquisition, Bimeda has established markets in more than eighty countries worldwide and has R&D, manufacturing and distribution capabilities across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australasia.