Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:
Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in driving large-scale capital investment and site master plan initiatives within an active manufacturing environment. You will provide technical leadership across various aspects including project management, construction execution, and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee construction delivery teams, including internal project stakeholders, third-party construction management partners, and construction safety resources.
• Manage assigned construction scope to ensure safe execution, quality workmanship, and functional outcomes through hands-on, daily oversight of field activities.
• Collaborate with on-site engineering, design teams, system owners, and project engineering services to achieve construction milestones.
• Monitor daily field progress, proactively address site issues, and remove execution barriers.
• Review, assess, and resolve construction change notices as they arise.
• Drive schedule adherence by actively engaging field teams and leveraging site-based tools and collaboration systems.
• Maintain a strong construction safety culture aligned with internal safety standards and expectations.
• Lead coordination of construction activities that interface with existing operations, including implementation of clean construction practices.
• Review monthly cost reports and payment applications submitted by construction management partners.
• Partner with project controls to evaluate change requests, review invoices, and support monthly reporting.
• Provide weekly updates on construction progress, risks, and key milestones.
• Deliver monthly reporting on project financials, schedule status, and risk profile.
• Develop and maintain an integrated project schedule covering design, construction, commissioning/qualification, validation, and system turnover.
• Coordinate with external vendors, consultants, municipal authorities, and local utility providers as required.
• Ensure proper turnover of construction documentation, test records, materials, and certifications.
• Support development of SOPs, preventive maintenance schedules, and quality documentation for installed electrical assets.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years managing capital construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical construction practices and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with pharma and biologics packaging facilities, equipment, and packaging line installations.
• Working knowledge of hygienic design principles, cleanroom electrical standards, and validation requirements.
• Solid understanding of the end-to-end project execution lifecycle.
• Experience using project management and scheduling tools, including web-based collaboration platforms.
• Expertise in Six Sigma, process improvement, and manufacturing engineering.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or comparable technical experience.
• Background in pharmaceutical manufacturing engineering across operations, maintenance, or capital project execution.
• Willing to travel on average 20-50%, with extended on-site presence during active construction phases.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role requiring 50% on-site presence, with a Monday to Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM EST. The project is located in North Carolina, and while there is a hiring preference for candidates in North Carolina, consideration will be given to candidates anywhere in the US willing to travel to NC an average of 50%. The work environment is an active manufacturing setting with a construction portfolio of approximately $100M.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $125.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

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