Senior Project Engineer

MilliporeSigma; Jaffrey (NH); On-site; USD 116,700 - 175,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is looking for a Senior Project Engineer in Jaffrey, NH. The role involves supporting large strategic investment projects in the Life Science business unit, focusing on equipment validation and project governance. Candidates should have a BS or MS in Engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in a relevant field. Competitive pay range from $116,700 to $175,100, with potential for bonuses. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience in medical, biotechnology, or bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• PMP certification preferred, not required.
• Ability to analyze situations and systems to develop optimized solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment validation and qualification.
• Lead equipment build, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Develop and maintain project work breakdown structure and timelines.
• Conduct hazard analyses and ensure compliance with internal standards.
• Create standardized documentation for project management.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of GMP

Equipment validation

Education

BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred)

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That’s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

As a Senior Project Engineer in the Engineering & Technology Team you are a critical business partner to ensure we will meet our ambitious investment objectives in our Life Science business unit. You will support the preparation and execution of large, strategic investment projects as a technical expert for process engineering. The projects are large (multi‑million dollars) and/or of a complex nature. You will support the sites and business stakeholders in developing the technical project scope and ensure seamless implementation of the most efficient, viable technical solution in alignment with internal standards and any binding requirements. At the same time, you might have the opportunity to manage smaller projects from ideation to implementation. You will also contribute to the execution of the LS strategy and strive for technological advancement by fulfilling internal customer requirements with state‑of‑the‑art and sustainable solutions, leveraging the internal technology network across the whole organization.

You will be supporting the North American region. The position is located in Jaffrey, NH USA. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage equipment validation and qualification
  • Manage change control and re‑validation to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Equipment build, commissioning, and start‑up
  • Influence equipment design inputs, vendor selection, and build for manufacturability and reliability.
  • Lead FAT/SAT, installation/commissioning, site acceptance testing, and handover to operations.
• Project governance and planning
  • Develop and maintain WBS, schedules, milestones, and critical‑path analyses.
  • Establish vendor evaluation criteria, due diligence, and gating processes.
• Risk, safety, and compliance
  • Conduct hazard analyses, FMEA; ensure alignment with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Documentation and communication
  • Create and maintain standardized templates for charters, business cases, and risk registers.
  • Provide clear, factual reporting to stakeholders and governance bodies.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• 5 years of professional experience in medical, biotechnology, or bio‑pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification preferred, not required.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills and a profound knowledge of quality regulations.
• Ability to analyze situations and systems to develop or identify optimized solutions in line with project scope, time, and cost.
• History of successfully implemented equipment or systems along the whole value chain from design, build, installation, and start‑up.
• Prior experience in medical, biotechnology or similar field preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts and GMP.
• Strong communicator, self‑starter, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects.
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior.
• Significant skills and experience in project management and ideally a history of successfully executed smaller technical investment projects (0.5 M$‑10 M$) as a project lead (production machine equipment preferred).
• Demonstrated documentation skills and ability to work effectively.
• Inclusive and can identify required resources, internal or external experts and stakeholders.
• Domestic travel up to 30%.

Pay Range: $116,700‑$175,100. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job‑related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance‑based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress.

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!