Principal Engineer, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Lead and manage concurrent large-scale capital and process improvement projects end-to-end in an FDA regulated drug environment. Primary projects include revising the layout and process flow for existing production areas and assuring the associated operations and manufacturing spaces are CFR title 21 compliant.

Develop project charters, scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans. Use industry standard project management tools for project execution.

Lead and coordinate diverse cross-functional teams. Assign actions to resources, follow up on tasks and hold team members accountable.

Develop and manage IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, and ensure all equipment and process changes meet BD and FDA validation requirements.

Manage change controls and CAPAs related to project activities through site QMS (Quality Management System).

Develop, track, and report on capital and expense budgets. Manage purchase orders and collaborate with finance to accurately forecast expenditure.

Maintain detailed project schedules, proactively identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and elevate issues as needed.

Provide regular status updates to plant leadership and stakeholders. Report on successes and opportunities for improvement.

Ensure all engineering designs, installations, and modifications comply with applicable codes, FDA regulations, and corporate BD Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards.

Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline)
• 8 years of project engineering/project management experience in a regulated drug manufacturing environment.
• Experience with writing and executing equipment installations and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Experience implementing infrastructure changes including plant utilities (HVAC, compressed air, power, etc.) as they relate to manufacturing equipment projects and process layout changes.
• Experience in Change Control processes and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Experience managing large scope, high capital project budgets ranging from $1M+.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing multiple capital projects simultaneously from concept through validation.
• Knowledge of drug manufacturing regulations within FDA CFR 21 including cGMP standards.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA drug manufacturing regulations within FDA CFR 21.
• Proficiency in project management software/tools and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adept at managing competing priorities across multiple projects
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies
• Working knowledge of technical drawings, equipment layouts, and schematics.
• Capable of creating thorough document strategies and experience submitting ECOs for updating SOPs, BOMs, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn in production areas and may include; hair nets, steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and earplugs. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt…