Project Engineer, Process Engineer

Full Time - Salary Devens, MA, US

At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference.

Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity.

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.

Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.

The Project Engineer is responsible for the safe and effective development, design, and implementation of assigned capital projects that are completed on time, on or below budget, with a result that is fit for its intended purpose. Essential considerations are given to safety, quality, operability, processing efficiency, maintainability, and environmental compliance. This position will also include participation in troubleshooting efforts, operation process support, and continuous improvement.

This role is 100% on site at our Devens, MA facility working 1st shift. Occasional flexibility in work hours will be required.

• Manage projects from initial concept development to mechanical completion and commissioning/qualification of new or modified process and utility equipment installations.
• Work with internal and external resources to accurately specify and cost projects.
• Provide project/equipment engineering support and troubleshooting necessary to meet all production/customer requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive Business Case Justifications and Requests for Proposals for capital projects.
• Manage outside contractors who are employed to complete projects within agreed-upon timelines and budgets.
• Provide adequate training for operating personnel for new and modified equipment to improve safety and operational efficiencies.
• Initiate studies and develop proposals to the Facilities Manager for process and/or equipment modifications, replacements, or additions in support of more efficient manufacturing or supporting systems operation.
• Perform any other duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or equivalent degree required.
• Minimum 1 years of experience in the fields of project design and project management/execution in a regulated industry (ie pharma, food processing, govt/defense) is required. Experience in construction management is a plus.
• Experience with and a thorough understanding of technical concepts, practices and procedures in bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing or other regulated industry, and related support systems is preferred. Ability to read and understand repair manuals, specifications, drawings, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and schematics.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, Excel, Project & Visio.
• Excellent communicator who is detail oriented and possesses interpersonal and organizational skills;
  Sound technical writing skills are required.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience or certification is a plus;
  Ability to modify and update drawings in AutoCAD is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and be able to walk and stand for long periods of time while in plant, reaching, handling, twisting, and bending spine at waist when operating equipment.

The salary range for this role is $85,000–$100,000. This range represents a good‑faith estimate of the compensation we expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In exceptional cases,…