Project Engineer 
Pay: $38-48/hour

Position Overview

Our client is a producer of high quality chemicals that supports pharma, beauty and food industries. The Project Engineer works in a cGMP‑regulated manufacturing environment, and carries broad responsibility for providing technical oversight and leadership across all phases of project planning, development, and execution.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct a variety of complex engineering projects including scope, budgets, schedules, tasks, milestones, and goals. 
  • Manufacturing lines up to $10M
  • Utility upgrades, small and large retrofits
  • Facility improvements and modifications
• Interpret process flow diagrams to size piping accurately and collaborate with Process and Production Engineers on efficient equipment layouts.
• Partner with the CAD team and review drawing development with the BIM (3D design) group.
• Facilitate the execution of facility and manufacturing improvements that meet Food Safety and API standards.
• Oversee construction and installation activities with both external contractors and companies in‑house trades.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and project schedules to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, and quality teams to ensure optimal designs with minimal disruption to daily operations.
• Manage a variety of technical projects (utilities, process‑based, building modifications, etc.).
• Represent our client  in communication with vendors and contractors to resolve questions and coordinate work.
• Stay informed on new engineering methods, recommending efficiencies and reliability improvements.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and Jost’s Management of Change (MOC) processes.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Up to 7 years of project engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Advanced understanding of engineering principles, theories, and methodologies
• Experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing (preferred)

Skills

• Basic chemical process knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
• Excellent documentation and attention to detail
• Strong collaboration skills across Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Operations
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Team‑oriented with the ability to drive project completion

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!


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