Principal Project Engineer

Job Description

Primary Duties

• Develop, evaluate, and implement engineering solutions to highly complex problems.
• Role is accountable for all phases and project lifecycle requirements including but not limited to developing and controlling project business case justification, scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, procurement, resources, project information, and communications. Typically, these are complex projects which exceed $10M.
• Support site strategy and objectives by successfully executing projects to ensure timely supply of products to patients and value to our shareholders.
• Role will primarily serve as Project manager, but may also serve as Engineering Lead for smaller, simple projects. For large, complex project’s role is expected to serve as Project Manager only.
• Responsible managing and executing multiple, simultaneous high-quality projects on time and budget.

• Responsible for the successful execution of both CAPEX and OPEX projects.
• Lead and direct cross-functional project teams with multiple work streams.
• Serve as project manager and/or Engineering Lead on projects which may exceed $10M.
• Develop, evaluate, and implement engineering solutions to complex problems.
• Lead project team responsible for technical engineering deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, System Specifications, and Functional Specifications.
• Drive the development and improvement of site project procedures, tools, and templates (Organizational Process Assets).
• Provide technical and project management mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Support developing and tracking of department and site CAPEX metrics.
• Work under limited supervision, independently planning and prioritizing work.
• May provide day to day work direction to contingent workers and mentor lower level engineers.
• Complete mandatory training within required timeframe.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years as an engineer or technical project manager.
• Preferred Licensure
  - Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE)
• Preferred Licensure
  - Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Direct experience with the validation, operation, support, and/or design of cGMP manufacturing systems such as bioreactors, centrifugation, chromatography, filtration, Clean-in-Place, clean utilities, HVAC, electrical, and/or automated systems.
• Experience leading and directing cross-functional project teams of more than 10 project team members.
• Experience developing cost estimates, budget control, project scope definition, task/team supervision, procurement, project closeout, and all aspects of capital project execution.

• Record of success in leading capital projects as project manager or discipline lead with experience in Technology Transfers.
• Individual must be capable of performing assignments that have loosely defined objectives and turn objectives into actionable deliverables.
• Proficient in the application of project management methodologies.
• Ability to organize and present technical communications without assistance.
• Proficient computer skills and be experienced using MS Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Project.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to direct and manage multiple project teams of high complexity.

The complexity, scope, and scale of this role primarily entails transformational, novel, and advanced levels of systems, concepts, analysis, tools, and projects, as detailed in the 'Responsibilities' and 'Qualifications - Key Skills, Abilities & Competencies' sections. This position is intended for engineers with extensive…