Senior Project Engineer

Catalent; Harmans (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for our Harmans, MD site. This role manages engineering projects in a highly regulated environment, coordinating scheduling, documentation, and cross‑department communication to ensure compliance and successful delivery.

Expect to work with internal teams and external vendors, overseeing governance and capital portfolios under the Director, Facilities & Engineering. Shift is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, 100% on‑site at Harmans, MD.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience managing engineering projects in process, lab, or facility equipment settings.
• Strong technical writing ability to clearly communicate technical ideas and concepts.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing regularly scheduled project reports.
• Manage invoices and purchase orders for capital projects and operational budgets.
• Follow up on execution and review of deviations, SOPs, and change controls to ensure timely completion.
• Schedule and manage multiple engineering projects across sites using project tracking software.
• Coordinate with schedulers and stakeholders to maintain timelines and reduce downtime.
• Act as main point of contact with other department project managers or teams.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Project tracking software

Job description

About Site

Our FDA‑licensed, state‑of‑the‑art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities, is located 5 miles from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. The campus is close to Washington, DC’s I‑270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies.

• Harmans/BWI‑1 EMA and FDA approved facility (~200,000 sq. ft.) houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse.
• Harmans/BWI‑2 facility (~145,000 sq. ft.) under development will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing.
• Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector‑based therapies and vaccines.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to join our team and manage engineering projects in an FDA‑regulated environment. You will coordinate project scheduling, documentation, and communication across departments to ensure compliance and successful execution. This role involves working with internal teams and external vendors to ensure project scopes and expectations are met. You will also oversee the site Project Governance Process and Capital Portfolio, reporting to the Director, Facilities & Engineering.

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Harmans, MD – BWI (100% onsite)

The Role

• Assist in preparing regularly scheduled project reports.
• Manage invoices and purchase orders for capital projects and operational budgets.
• Follow up on execution and review of documents such as Deviations, Standard Operating Procedures, and Change Controls to ensure timely completion.
• Manage scheduling of multiple engineering projects across sites using project tracking software.
• Coordinate with schedulers and stakeholders to maintain timelines and reduce operational downtime.
• Act as the main point of contact with other department project managers or teams to drive deliverables.
• Help engineering subject matter experts create project scopes, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives.
• Manage overall project deliverables across departments and provide milestone updates.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project schedules, identifying major milestones for oversight and communication.
• Apply industry and engineering standards such as BPE, ISPE, GEP, and GAMP to ensure proper execution.
• Schedule and maintain vendors onsite and ensure appropriate documentation for engineering activities.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support all sites in the MD network.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• A combination of education, certification, and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• 4 years of experience managing engineering projects supporting process, laboratory, or facility equipment such as bioreactors, chromatography, tangential flow filtration, single‑use mixers, gas testing systems, cell counters, compressed gases, clean utilities, and electrical delivery systems.
• Strong technical writing ability to clearly communicate technical ideas and concepts.
• Ability to work to targets and deadlines with strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Customer‑focused and team‑oriented mindset.
• Proven problem‑solving and continuous‑improvement skills.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to navigate site mechanical spaces, including stairs, ladders, and low overhead areas as needed for project support.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Shift and/or weekend work may be required.
• Ability to sit at a desk or computer for extended periods to prepare documentation, reports, and data analyses.
• Use of personal protective equipment including lab coats, gloves, safety goggles, and, when required, respiratory protection.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical operations.
• Ability to switch focus to support ongoing manufacturing operations in a dynamic environment.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in MD is $94,000 – $128,000 plus bonus. Final salary may vary based on experience and other factors.

Benefits

• Defined career path, annual performance reviews, and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team.
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.