Senior Capital Projects Engineer - Pharma Manufacturing

Pharmaron; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Pharmaron is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects supporting small-molecule manufacturing and research operations at its Coventry, Rhode Island site. You will shepherd projects from concept through commissioning, qualification, and handover while ensuring cGMP, regulatory, and safety compliance.

The role requires 7+ years of capital project experience in pharma manufacturing, cross-functional leadership, and strong project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of capital project design and execution experience in pharmaceutical ingredients, specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, or related manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and other industry codes/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from equipment upgrades to facility expansions.
• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
• Manage multiple projects while tracking scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Communicate project status and maintain required change-control documentation.
• Lead project design, cost estimates, technical studies, and feasibility assessments.
• Develop and review engineering packages, specifications, PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, and drawings.
• Support equipment procurement and ensure solutions meet manufacturing, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

BMS

Job description

Pharmaron is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects supporting small-molecule manufacturing and research operations at its Coventry, Rhode Island site. You will shepherd projects from concept through commissioning, qualification, and handover while ensuring cGMP, regulatory, and safety compliance.

The role requires 7+ years of capital project experience in pharma manufacturing, cross-functional leadership, and strong project management.