Project Engineer III

The Fountain Group; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,768 - 84,033; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is looking for a Senior Project Engineer in North Chicago, IL. In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of small to medium size capital projects for our API Pilot Plant and laboratories. You will be responsible for managing project scope, priorities, and schedules, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

The ideal candidate should have a BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, at least 7 years of experience in Pharmaceutical or Chemical Manufacturing, and a strong background in project management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Pharmaceutical or Chemical Manufacturing.
• Experience managing small to medium size capital projects.
• Familiarity with process equipment in pharmaceutical/specialty chemical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of capital projects.
• Conduct economic analysis and feasibility studies.
• Maintain project controls for cost, scope, and schedule.

Skills

Project management

P&ID Development

Process equipment specification

Cost control

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Capital project management tools

Job description

Location & Compensation

100% ONSITE NORTH CHICAGO IL

PAY: $55-$61/hr

Requirements

BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 7+ years in Pharmaceutical or Chemical Manufacturing

P&ID experience

Highly prefer some solvent delivery tank farm, sizing of tanks, take farm fire protection experience.

Labs manufacturing / fermentation / filtration - a good fit

Med device not a good fit

Managing Equipment Installations (preferably new equipment)

Project Management

Key Skills and Experience

• BS Chemical/Mechanical Engineering
• Preferably 10+ years of project/process engineering experience
• Familiarity with process equipment typically found in pharmaceutical/specialty chemical manufacturing industry including, but not limited to tanks/reactors, pumps, process piping, process instrumentation, etc.
• Experience with design of process equipment and systems including:
  • P&ID Development
  • Process Equipment Specification development
• Capital project management experience - demonstrated ability to manage control cost, schedule, and quality to meet business objectives for small to mid-size capital projects

Job Description

Senior Project Engineer: The primary function of this role is to lead the planning and execution of small to medium size capital projects supporting the API Pilot Plant and laboratories within the Synthetic Molecule CMC Research and Development organization of Client. The API Pilot Plant supports Client's pharmaceutical pipeline through process development and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for pre-clinical toxicology studies, clinical trials, formulation development, and registration runs.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifies, plans, and conducts small- to medium-size capital projects (up to $5M) related to the installation of new process/laboratory equipment and/or renovation of existing facilities. Manages multiple, often concurrent, projects and meets deadlines.
• Works cross-functionally to establish scope, priorities, and schedules on multiple projects. Independently performs economic analysis and feasibility studies related to complex and often multiple competing project alternatives. Responsible for achieving the project's financial targets in support of business objectives.
• Leads project teams in using established project management tools and techniques to stay within authorized budget limits and achieve the overall project and organizational objectives.
• Independently executes, and/or directs others in the execution of the design of processes, equipment, systems, and facilities by applying Client engineering theories, concepts, and techniques across multiple engineering disciplines. Ensures the project design complies with all engineering standards, project objectives, and customer needs. Conceptualizes complete solutions.
• Maintains project controls and reporting for cost, scope and schedule; develops execution strategy including procurement; balances multiple demands within an assignment. Understands the business needs of the company when developing a project scope. Incorporates business foresight of emerging technological trends.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Ensures quality and effectiveness of key results of major projects within function through sound design, early risk assessments, and implementation of fallback strategies.
• Fosters an environment of innovation and exchange of ideas. Integrates experiences and approaches from multiple projects / disciplines to develop the best solution in the total business context.
• Strong technical background and working knowledge in pharmaceutical/chemical process system design including P&ID development, process equipment specification, sizing and selection, instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience in the planning and execution of capital projects including scope development, cost estimating, preparation of requests for capital expenditure, scheduling, cost control, and construction supervision.
• Has demonstrated competency with financial systems and fiscal control.
• Familiarity with commissioning and qualification activities including development of user requirement specifications and protocol development/execution.
• Working knowledge of government regulations including building and fire codes, FDA cGMPs, local and federal environmental regulations, and OSHA regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work within a team environment. Works well with other engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment.
• Technical background in pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries (preferred).