Project Engineer III, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Siegfried AG; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending & HSA Options

Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disb

Pet Insurance

401K

Job summary

Siegfried AG in Irvine, CA is seeking a Project Engineer III to drive capital projects for a growing GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. You will lead from concept through commissioning, validation, and startup across manufacturing, quality, validation, and facilities teams.

The role targets engineers with 4+ years in pharma/biotech manufacturing and CQV experience, including CAPEX project management and cleanroom exposure. This is an on-site position offering growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Pharma, or related).
• 4+ years’ engineering experience in regulated pharma/biotech/device manufacturing.
• 2+ years in Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV).
• Proven CAPEX project management and equipment implementation.
• Strong GMP knowledge and experience with cleanrooms.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX projects including facility expansions and equipment installations.
• Manage projects from concept through commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup.
• Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, OEMs, and cross-functional teams.
• Lead CQV activities and CQV documentation (URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Support product introductions and process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement and CAPA investigations.
• Ensure GMP, FDA, and internal quality system compliance.

Skills

CAPEX project management

CQV execution

GMP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, or related)

Tools

URS/DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ documentation

Job description

\"Expect to grow\", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents. As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive. Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment. Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions-offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact.

Your Role

Bring your pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise to a growing CDMO environment where you'll help drive expansion, innovation, and operational excellence.

As a Project Engineer III, you'll lead capital projects supporting manufacturing operations, equipment implementation, facility upgrades, and new product introductions within a GMP-regulated environment. Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Facilities teams, you'll manage projects from concept through commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup, helping deliver the systems and processes that support critical client programs and life-changing therapies.

This role is ideal for engineers with experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CDMO manufacturing who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across functions, and making a visible impact on manufacturing performance, compliance, capacity growth, and ultimately the patients who rely on the products we manufacture.

Your Profile

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX projects including facility expansions, utility upgrades, equipment installations, and manufacturing process improvements.


• Manage projects from concept through commissioning, qualification, validation, and operational handoff.


• Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.


• Coordinate contractors, vendors, OEMs, and cross-functional stakeholders.


• Lead FAT, SAT, and CQV activities, including URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ documentation.


• Support new product introductions, process optimization, and equipment lifecycle management.


• Drive root cause investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and internal quality system requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, or related discipline).


• 4+ years of engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.


• 2+ years of direct experience in Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV).


• Proven experience managing CAPEX projects and equipment implementation.


• Strong understanding of GMP manufacturing, validation, and quality systems.


• Experience working in cleanroom environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a CDMO environment.


• Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing scale-up activities.


• Experience working directly with vendors, contractors, and regulatory auditors.

Target Salary Range

$125,000 - $135,000

Your Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision


• Flexible Spending & HSA Options


• Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability


• Pet Insurance


• 401K

Founded in 1873 in Zofingen, Switzerland, Siegfried has grown into a global network of 16 sites across three continents. With a team of more than 4,200 highly skilled professionals, we take the innovations of our pharmaceutical customers to industrial scale and manufacture safe drugs for patients worldwide. As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof. This unique combination of know-how and experience makes us the most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry.