Project Engineer

Fareva; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan match

Paid vacation

Onsite cafeteria

PPE provided

Job summary

Fareva Richmond in Henrico, VA seeks an experienced Project Engineer to manage capital and process-improvement projects from concept through start-up, with emphasis on safety, quality, and cost.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with Tech Transfer/R&D to integrate new equipment and processes. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• 2–5+ years of project management experience in regulated manufacturing.
• Experience managing capital projects in cGMP environments preferred.
• Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple cross-functional projects.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; monitor KPIs such as on-time completion and cost performance.
• Conduct project reviews and report progress to senior leadership.
• Develop project execution strategies and manage associated risks and mitigation plans.
• Initiate and justify capital project requests.
• Oversee project design, equipment specification, and installation.
• Create supporting documentation, including process specifications, SOPs, and changeover instructions.
• Collaborate with Tech Transfer/R&D for smooth product introduction and equipment implementation.
• Lead packaging line design and layout improvements.
• Analyze and report equipment and line capacity, identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure all projects comply with FDA, cGMP, EPA, safety, and internal standards.
• Promote workplace safety and ensure safety requirements are integrated into all project scopes.
• Resolve process and equipment issues to optimize output and minimize contamination.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage project budgets.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to develop bid packages and evaluate vendor proposals.
• Work with external contractors and vendors for equipment delivery, installation, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with internal departments to align project objectives.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional project teams.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and provide timely updates.
• Provide guidance to team members or hourly workforce when applicable.
• Drive employee engagement and development through training, empowerment, and recognition.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.

Skills

Project planning

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Henrico, VA 23231, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary, Job Category: Engineering, Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Henrico, VA

Reports to: Director of Engineering & Maintenance

Department: Central Engineering

Fareva Richmond is currently seeing an experienced Project Engineer to join our team in Henrico, VA.

Position Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing and executing capital and process improvement projects from concept to completion. This includes equipment specification, procurement, installation, validation, and start-up, with an emphasis on safety, compliance, quality, and cost-effectiveness. The role supports operations through engineering expertise, process optimization, and innovation while ensuring adherence to cGMP standards and other regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple cross-functional projects.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; monitor KPIs such as on-time completion and cost performance.
• Conduct project reviews and report progress to senior leadership.
• Develop project execution strategies and manage associated risks and mitigation plans.
• Initiate and justify capital project requests.

Technical Execution

• Oversee project design, equipment specification, and installation.
• Create supporting documentation, including process specifications, SOPs, and changeover instructions.
• Collaborate with Tech Transfer/R&D for smooth product introduction and equipment implementation.
• Lead packaging line design and layout improvements.
• Analyze and report equipment and line capacity, identify optimization opportunities.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all projects comply with FDA, cGMP, EPA, safety, and internal standards.
• Promote workplace safety and ensure safety requirements are integrated into all project scopes.
• Resolve process and equipment issues to optimize output and minimize contamination.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Prepare cost estimates and manage project budgets.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to develop bid packages and evaluate vendor proposals.
• Work with external contractors and vendors for equipment delivery, installation, and commissioning.

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate with internal departments (Operations, Quality, Maintenance, etc.) to align project objectives.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional project teams.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and provide timely updates.

Professional Development & Leadership

• Provide guidance to team members or hourly workforce when applicable.
• Drive employee engagement and development through training, empowerment, and recognition.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field required.
• 2-5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in a pharmaceutical, cosmetics, biotech, or food manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing capital projects and working in a cGMP-regulated facility preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project planning, budgeting, and scheduling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Technical proficiency in engineering principles, process troubleshooting, and equipment design.
• Proficient in communication, reporting, and interpersonal collaboration.
• Familiarity with compliance standards (cGMP, FDA, EPA).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Work is performed in both office and plant environments.
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures may occur in operational areas.
• PPE is required in production areas.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, company paid short term disability, company paid life and accidental death insurance, 401(k) plan match of 4.5% with immediate vesting, generous employee referral program, paid vacation annually, paid holidays annually, onsite cafeteria, job advancement opportunities. Manufacturing employees also receive company paid work shoes, uniforms and prescription safety eyeglasses.