Senior Project Engineer

Overview

Senior Project Engineer to lead small-to-medium capital projects supporting an API Pilot Plant and R&D laboratories. Manage projects from concept through execution, supporting pharmaceutical process development and API manufacturing while ensuring compliance with cGMP, safety, budget, and schedule requirements.

North Chicago, IL (100% Onsite Local Candidates Only)

12+ Month Contract (Extension based on performance)

• Lead capital projects (up to $5M) involving process equipment installation, facility upgrades, and laboratory improvements.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, procurement, and execution to meet business objectives.
• Develop and review P&IDs, process equipment specifications, URS, and engineering documentation.
• Design and support pharmaceutical process systems, including tanks, reactors, pumps, piping, instrumentation, and utilities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Facilities.
• Support commissioning, qualification, startup, and implementation of new equipment and systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost estimates, and engineering evaluations for capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with FDA cGMP, OSHA, environmental regulations, and engineering standards.
• Drive risk assessments, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of Project or Process Engineering experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience with capital project management, including cost, schedule, and quality control.
• Hands-on experience with P&t, process equipment specification, instrumentation, and process system design.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as reactors, tanks, pumps, piping systems, and process utilities.
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and URS/protocol development.
• Working knowledge of FDA cGMP, OSHA, and applicable engineering codes.
• Excellent communication, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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