Project Engineer

Background

• Works under general direction of the Engineering Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
• Broad responsibility to provide technical oversight and leadership for all phases of project planning, development and execution.

Tasks

• Plan, develop, coordinate and direct a variety of complex engineering projects (including project scope, preliminary budget, schedule, task lists, measures and goals).
• Create process flow diagrams in conjunction with Process and Production Engineers to layout process equipment in the most efficient and effective way possible.
• Design facility retrofits and new manufacturing areas that comply with Food Safety and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) standards.
• Coordinate the modeling, detailed design, and construction drawings in coordination with BIM (3D design) group.
• Oversee and coordinate the construction and installation of projects with outside contractors and Jost’s in-house tradesmen.
• Prepare cost estimates and project schedules to deliver completed projects on time and within budget.
• Work closely with in-house engineering, maintenance, operations and quality departments to ensure optimal design and minimal construction interference with daily operations.
• Ability and willingness to work on a variety of projects; utilities, technical (e.g. process based, building modifications, etc.).
• Develop/ modify technical guidelines, standards, and specifications in the area of specialty.
• Represent the Company in communication with other organizations (vendors/contractors) to resolve questions, plan and coordinate work.
• Keep abreast of new methods and developments to recommend increased efficiencies, functionality, and reliability upgrades to existing and future facilities and systems.
• Perform all operations according to prescribed safety principles.
• Perform all projects under Jost’s Management of Change processes. Specifications
• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• Seven (7) to Ten (10) years of project engineering experience in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to deliver project-based results

Knowledge of:

1. Theories, principles, methods and procedures of engineering (Advanced Level) o Mathematics and statistics (Advanced Level)
2. MS Office software package

Skill in:

• Strong chemical process knowledge and experience
• Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at once
• Effective, disciplined and demonstrated documentation with attention to detail
• Working effectively independently and in a team environment, including in-depth collaboration between Quality, Safety and Engineering departments o Responding to rapidly changing demands

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Analyze complex project engineering problems and develop safe and creative solutions to improve manufacturing operations and facilities
• Prioritize and plan work to meet schedules and deliver quality results in the committed time period
• Design and manage projects
• Identify, gather, coordinate, organize and analyze data o Exercise judgment while being insightful, logical and methodical

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