Project Engineer II, III, & Sr.

Jubilant HollisterStier CMO; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier CMO in Spokane seeks a Project Engineer to provide pharmaceutical engineering leadership across Commercialization, Development, & Optimization (CDO). You will guide projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive process improvements with cross‑functional teams.

The role involves developing specifications, coordinating with suppliers and internal customers, and delivering technically sound solutions for a fast‑paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering required.
• Level II requires 3+ years of project management or project engineering.
• Level III requires 7+ years of project management or project engineering.
• Senior requires 10+ years in project management or project engineering with pharma experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for CDO engineering projects and opportunities, process characterization, equipment and process changes, compliance upgrades, cost reduction, contract manufacturing, process improvements, facility and utility impacts, construction projects, and related technical initiatives.
• Applies pharmaceutical engineering judgment to evaluate technical feasibility, define engineering requirements, support design, modification, and troubleshooting, and recommend practical solutions.
• Ensures knowledge of regulatory requirements for facility, equipment, and processes to comply with regulatory agencies.
• Manages assigned CDO engineering projects per Project Management Guidelines, including scheduling, budgeting, and documentation.
• Interacts with internal departments and external agencies, vendors, and contractors to meet project objectives.
• Develops detailed specifications, scope inputs, and RFQs for partnerships and projects.
• Maintains engineering documentation per regulatory standards and SOPs.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing — And Build What’s Next

As Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers — This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you’ll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter — and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well‑being shouldn’t have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas — you belong here.

Job Description:

The Project Engineer provides pharmaceutical engineering knowledge primarily in the area of Commercialization, Development, & Optimization (CDO). This position will also contribute technical direction for CDO opportunities and exhibit clear communication skills with all levels of employees. This individual will be recognized as knowledgeable in multiple areas of pharmaceutical engineering.

• Provides technical support for CDO engineering projects and opportunities, process characterization, equipment and process changes, compliance upgrades, cost reduction, contract manufacturing, process improvements, facility and utility impacts, construction projects, and related technical initiatives.
• Through education and experience, applies pharmaceutical engineering judgment to evaluate technical feasibility, define engineering requirements, support process and equipment design, modification, and troubleshooting, and recommend practical solutions for CDO‑related opportunities and pharmaceutical systems.
• Is responsible for assistance in contributing knowledge of regulatory requirements for the facility, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance with local, state, federal and international regulatory agencies.
• With supervision/assistance, manages assigned CDO engineering projects in a manner that is compliant with the Project Management Guidelines system. This system includes methods for scheduling, budgeting, meeting management, teamwork, communication, and documentation of a multi‑departmental project team.
• Must work effectively with various internal and external customers on a daily basis. Internal customers may include departments such as CDO, Technical Services Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Validation, and Finance. External interactions may include officials from local, state, or federal regulatory agencies, A&E firms, construction firms, vendors, and equipment manufacturers.
• Participates in building compliance into CDO engineering solutions to meet both short‑term and long‑term company objectives as defined by upper management.
• Develops detailed specifications, scope inputs, and RFQs to be used by A&E firms, contractors, equipment manufacturers, vendors, or other technical partners for projects and opportunities being pursued by the company.
• Responsible for using systems of engineering documentation required by regulatory agencies and in compliance with generally accepted engineering guidelines, SOPs, or quality standards.

Qualifications:

Required:

For All Levels:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

Level II:

• 3+ years of project management and/ or project engineering

Level III:

• 7+ years of project management and/ or project engineering

Senior:

• 10+ years of project management and/ or project engineering; Pharmaceutical facility/systems

Preferred:

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Pharmaceutical Facility/Systems
• Extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. unassisted.
• Work in classified/aseptic areas.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Potential exposure to allergens.

Shift:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One — Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage:

Level II:

$89,300 – $142,800 annually, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

Level III/Senior:

$102,100 – $163,300 annually, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don’t believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long‑term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing

We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.