Sr Engineer-Projects and Process Improvements

Biopharma-Consulting-Jad-Group; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Biopharma-Consulting-Jad-Group seeks a Senior Engineer to lead process optimization across operations, manufacturing, pilot plant, and capital projects. You will apply advanced engineering principles to design major system modifications, experiments, and capital projects, and present results for complex operational issues.

The role emphasizes directing engineering teams, coordinating with Research, Manufacturing, Utilities, Quality Assurance, and Validation to define requirements and

Qualifications

• Doctorate OR Master’s + 2 years of engineering experience OR Bachelor’s + 4 years of engineering experience.
• Contract: 6 months with possible extension.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex process optimization and troubleshooting across operations, manufacturing, pilot plant, and capital projects.
• Develop and implement major system modifications and capital projects.
• Supervise engineers, associates, and technicians on ongoing and project-based work.
• Collaborate with multiple functions to define requirements for large-scale changes.
• Provide technical solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.
• Partner with Project Managers to deliver projects on schedule, budget, and quality.

Skills

GLPs & GMPs

Technical report writing

Project management

Data analysis

Dashboard development

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Technical communication

Validation principles

Education

Doctorate

Master’s degree + 2 years of engineering experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering + 4 years of engineering experience

Tools

Python

SQL

Power Automate

VBA

Job description

The Senior Engineer independently leads and directs process optimization initiatives and troubleshooting activities across operations, manufacturing, pilot plant, and capital project environments. This role applies advanced and diverse engineering principles to design and implement major system modifications, experiments, and capital projects. The engineer develops, organizes, analyzes, and presents results for operational issues or engineering projects of significant scope and complexity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved engineering techniques and procedures.
• Develop engineering policies and procedures that impact multiple organizational units.
• Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of engineers, associates, and technicians on both ongoing and project‑based assignments.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and modifications within the engineer’s area of expertise.
• Apply engineering principles outside the primary discipline to a broad variety of assignments.
• Serve as a peer‑recognized specialist in at least one engineering technology area, with responsibility for determining methodologies.
• Utilize mature engineering knowledge in planning and executing projects. Additional duties may be assigned.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.
• Collaborate with Research, Manufacturing, Process Development, Utilities, Facilities, Quality Assurance, and Validation to define requirements and recommendations for large or highly complex system or facility modifications.
• Partner with Project Managers to deliver engineering projects within schedule, budget, and quality constraints.
• Coordinate the work of consultants, architects, and engineering firms in developing standard design documents.
• Develop departmental or project budgets involving multiple engineering disciplines.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes.
• Familiarity with validation processes and documentation in highly regulated environments.
• Ability to operate specialized laboratory equipment and computer systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply GLPs and GMPs.
• Specialized equipment and process expertise.
• Technical report writing.
• Validation protocol writing.
• Schedule development and facilitation.
• Basic project management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of financial analysis tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with data analysis, dashboard development, statistical evaluation, GMP documentation, validation principles, and process improvement.
• Working knowledge of automation or AI‑enabled tools such as Python, Codex, Power Automate, SQL, or VBA.
• Experience supporting drug product manufacturing, characterization studies, engineering runs, PPQ, validation deliverables, or manufacturing readiness activities.
• Ability to translate ambiguous operational challenges into practical digital tools, dashboards, or sustainable process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate OR
• Master’s degree + 2 years of engineering experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering + 4 years of engineering experience.

• Contract: 6 months (administrative shift), with possibility of extension