Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Project Engineer I

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Summerville, SC

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well‑being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

The Project Engineer I ensures that all necessary components, tasks, and resources are capable of meeting established quality standards and goals. This position supports department operations to ensure compliance with cGMP and OSHA regulations, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as meeting production goals. Duties and responsibilities are commensurate with the experience level of the Project Engineer and by assignment from Engineering Manager.

At times Project Engineers may be required to manage small to large cross functional teams to complete their assigned tasks.

• Lead and execute assigned Engineering projects.
• Develop detailed project schedules and communicate project progress to leadership.
• Collaborate with different departments at Thorne to ensure timely completion of project tasks.
• Create detailed equipment specifications working with Engineering, Maintenance and Suppliers/Vendors.
• Support Senior Engineers in creating detailed Request for Quote (RFQ) documents for Engineering projects.
• Generate detailed plant layouts for production lines in AutoCAD and build consensus with Operations.
• Support equipment installations including utilities, start‑up testing and commissioning.
• Work with Controls Group to generate detailed strategies for Process Monitoring & Controls.
• Collaborate with Validations Group to plan and help execute equipment validations such as IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Create detailed specifications and execute Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT, SAT).
• Generate solid models and detailed drawings for custom parts, spare parts, tooling as part of projects.
• Research and maintain knowledge of new manufacturing technologies as applicable to Thorne and provide executable recommendations to leadership.
• Calculate project costs in details and compile budget for planning and justification purposes.

• Support continuous improvement projects if assigned.
• Perform machinery troubleshooting if designated as Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Complete SOP / Change Control generation & review.
• Coordinate with Production Department to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Identify gaps in equipment capabilities and recommend alternatives.
• Provide technical support and advice as required in response to process and equipment problems to other groups as requested by the Engineering Manager.

• Evaluate data and provide reports to management on a variety of topics as requested.
• Support general operations concerning AutoCAD and Solid Works drawings as directed.
• Coordinate with vendors concerning raw material problems and solutions as directed.
• Support Corrective Action responses to various production related problems as directed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with documented combination of education and experience readily available.
• At least 1+ years’ hands‑on experience in Project Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or another relevant field in an FDA-regulated environment is preferred.
• Experience in Plant Expansion, Automation, High Speed Packaging Lines or similar projects is a plus.

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities