Sr. Project Engineer Columbus, Ohio

At Forge Biologics, we believe in turning bold ideas into life-changing realities. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to enable access to life-changing gene therapies and help bring them from ideas into reality. We partner with scientists, physicians, biotech and pharma innovators, and patient communities — all united by one goal: improving lives. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to make a tangible impact, this is where your journey begins.

Our team works out of The Hearth, a state-of-the-art, 200,000-square-foot cGMP facility in Columbus, Ohio. Here, you won’t just watch innovation happen — you’ll be part of it. Whether you’re scaling AAV manufacturing, collaborating on cutting-edge therapies, or supporting complex technical projects, you’ll play a key role in bringing hope to patients with genetic diseases.

What sets Forge apart is our culture ofH.O.P.E.We are
hardworking
, showing up each day with determination and grit. We are
open
, creating a space where ideas flow freely, and every voice is valued. We are
purpose-driven
, with every task directly tied to changing lives. And we are
engaged
, energized by the challenges we face and the milestones we achieve together.

At Forge, your growth matters. We’re committed to helping you expand your skills, take on new challenges, and develop your career through mentorship, hands-on learning, and opportunities for advancement. Our people are our greatest investment, and we’re proud to see team members grow with us.

If you’re ready to use your talent to help deliver hope to patients around the world, join us — and be part of something bigger than yourself.

About The Role:

The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for the development and execution of Cap Ex projects at the site. This position will lead or support projects from feasibility/conceptualization through detailed engineering, construction and start-up. The role will be responsible for all applicable project documentation, adherence to budget and schedule all while maintaining the quality of the project. The Sr. Project Engineer will be responsible for engineering technical design decisions from project design through field installation and start-up.

Responsibilities:

• Supports mid-large scale Cap Ex projects from feasibility through start-up, ensuring alignment with site Cap Ex and Site Master Planning strategies.
• Serve as the engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) on complex projects, partnering with the Internal PMO on complex projects and preparing governance documentation for major initiatives.
• Develops and maintains Project Charters, Project Execution Plans (PEPs), Scope of Work (SOW) documents, User Requirement Documents and other critical project documents, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Establishes NDAs and negotiates appropriate engineering/design-build contracts in coordination with Finance and Contracts.
• Prepares and maintains engineering project schedules and cost estimates (Rough Order of magnitude (ROM).
• Leads project meetings to communicate status, timelines, and budget updates.
• Partners with design-build firms to define scope, budgets, and timelines; leads competitive Request For Proposal (RFP) processes and identifies engineering documentation turnover package (ETOP) requirements needs early.
• Provide field oversight of construction activities, ensuring quality, safety, permitting compliance, and timely resolution of project issues.
• Follows Project Change Order (PCO) and Engineering Change Notification (ECN) processes to manage scope, financial, and design changes.
• Conducts or supports Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) and risk assessments (dFMEA, PHA, PSSR).
• Drives project quality and change control activities to closure in compliance with site standards.
• Manages relationships with vendors; seeks new partners to support project execution and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Plant Engineering and Maintenance to support CMMS asset configuration, maintenance planning, and FAT/SAT processes to ensure operational readiness and successful project handoff.
• Ensures proper documentation is incorporated into the EDMS including all aspects of engineering design, risk assessments,…