Principal Project Engineer

Principal Project Engineer managing large-scale (>$10M) engineering projects within biopharmaceutical manufacturing, primarily overseeing capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) initiatives. Objectives include ensuring timely project delivery to support site strategy, manufacturing continuity, and patient supply.

• leading cross-functional teams, developing and executing complex engineering solutions, and delivering technical documentation such as Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, and specifications.
• The role involves managing project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk, with possible dual capacity as Engineering Lead on smaller projects and Project Manager on larger ones.
• It includes mentoring junior engineers, contributing to site project procedures, and supporting metrics tracking.

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years' engineering or project management experience.
• Preferred Professional Engineer (PE), Engineer in Training (EIT), or PMP certifications.
• Experience with cGMP manufacturing systems (bioreactors, chromatography, filtration, HVAC, utilities).
• Leading multidisciplinary teams exceeding 10 members is essential.
• Skills include proficiency in project management methodologies, MS Office, MS Project, and technical communication.
• High-value biopharma specifics involve work in biologics manufacturing, with potential travel of 25-50%, and physical demands typical of industrial settings.

Position based in Brooklyn Park, MN, full-time, exempt.