Project Engineer

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc; West Richland (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to provide engineering support for pharmaceutical projects, including equipment upgrades, process improvements, and capital projects from design through startup.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and strong project management, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure GMP compliance and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting engineering or capital projects.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, utilities, and processes.
• Experience with P&IDs, URSs, and engineering specifications.
• Experience with equipment design, procurement, and installation.
• Experience with commissioning and startup activities.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Good technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmaceutical engineering and capital projects.
• Support equipment upgrades, process improvements, expansions, and construction activities.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing equipment, utilities, and processes.
• Develop and review P&IDs, URSs, engineering specifications, and project documents.
• Support equipment design, selection, procurement, and installation.
• Prepare specifications and RFQs for contractors, engineering firms, and equipment suppliers.
• Track project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and documentation.
• Provide engineering support during design, commissioning, and startup.
• Troubleshoot technical and engineering issues during project execution.
• Ensure projects meet GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain engineering documentation according to SOPs and quality standards.
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, contractors, vendors, and other project teams.

Skills

Project management

GMP knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical documentation

Engineering problem solving

Communication skills

Equipment commissioning/startup

Pharma manufacturing knowledge

Quality & regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About The Company

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc. is a global consulting and staffing partner established in 2014, serving the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biotech, and IT industries across the USA, Canada, and India.

We provide specialized consulting and staffing solutions across Quality & Validation, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project Management, and IT, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions that drive growth, operational excellence, and long-term client success.

Position Details

Position: Project Engineer

Location: Richland, WA

Duration: Long Term

Job Overview

We are looking for a Project Engineer to provide engineering support for pharmaceutical projects. The role will support equipment upgrades, process improvements, capital projects, and project execution from design through startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pharmaceutical engineering and capital projects.
• Support equipment upgrades, process improvements, expansions, and construction activities.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing equipment, utilities, and processes.
• Develop and review P&IDs, URSs, engineering specifications, and project documents.
• Support equipment design, selection, procurement, and installation.
• Prepare specifications and RFQs for contractors, engineering firms, and equipment suppliers.
• Track project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and documentation.
• Provide engineering support during design, commissioning, and startup.
• Troubleshoot technical and engineering issues during project execution.
• Ensure projects meet GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain engineering documentation according to SOPs and quality standards.
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, contractors, vendors, and other project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting engineering or capital projects.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, utilities, and processes.
• Experience with P&IDs, URSs, and engineering specifications.
• Experience with equipment design, procurement, and installation.
• Experience with commissioning and startup activities.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Good technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Stark Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.