The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess where we sell Planova® virus removal filters and develops and manufactures related bioprocess equipment. Company: Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. Job Description: We are currently looking for a Columns Project Engineer to join our team at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. The person in this role will manage the specification, design, procurement, manufacture, and qualification of custom and standard capital equipment used for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical product manufacturing (specifically columns and auxiliary equipment designed for facilitating liquid chromatography and oligonucleotide synthesis): fully manage and direct project requirements and specifications for all of project team interface effectively with customer stakeholders make sound component and sub-supplier selections create and manage design files manage project timelines and budgets participate in customer site installation, testing, and training apply a professional, customer-focused mindset pursue continuous improvement As an Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America employee, you will enjoy: Competitive compensation with bonuses Great health benefits with the company paying 80% of insurance premiums Engaging Wellness Program Paid time off Paid company holidays Strong company match to 401(k) contributions Tuition reimbursement program Paid parental leave Volunteering program Responsibilities: Project Engineering Serve as the primary stakeholder and owner of customer equipment projects Create and / or review design documents, including technical drawings and specification documents with input from subject matter experts Create and modify SolidWorks parts and subassemblies and corresponding part and assembly drawings using consistent standardized content, views, and sheet format Perform engineering review of final documentation turnover packages Ensure that project scope is completely accounted for and supervise adequate packaging of all deliverables in preparation for transport Travel to customer site for supervision of installation, testing of installed equipment, and operator training with support from Engineering, Validation, and/or Field Service Project Management Identify, clarify, and manage project scope internally and with customer, facilitating change orders as necessary Employ effective communication strategies with internal and external project stakeholders, including recurring and ad-hoc meetings as appropriate Develop and manage project schedule and communicate schedule updates and critical paths with stakeholders with support from Project Management Employ a customer-focused approach to each project to ensure customer satisfaction, trust, and long-term relationship building Requirements: Ability to work onsite at Glenview facility Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Biomedical) Proficiency with solid modeling software, SolidWorks preferred 2 years’ experience building or operating process equipment (preferably in pharmaceutical industry) Licensed Professional Engineer not required, but considered a plus Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015 preferred) and current Good Manufacturing Practices Awareness of personal strengths, weaknesses, and impact of decisions on wider team, department, and company Eagerness to learn new technical information, new processes, and new skills Willingness to assist outside of everyday responsibilities when required Demonstration of these qualities: energetic, positive, strong interpersonal communicator, detail-oriented, ethics-minded, problem-solver, adaptable, team-oriented, customer-focused, and self-motivated Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions: Travel 3 to 6 weeks in a year to visit domestic and international customer sites for project kickoffs, equipment installations, or other activities (depending on individual assignments and quantity and scope of active projects) Occasional exposure to pressurized liquids, live electrical circuits, and/or chemical solutions requiring proper personal protective equipment (provided) Asahi Kasei Bioprocess (AKB) provides pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers with a comprehensive suite of tools to maximize safety and improve yields of biotherapeutics during research, clinical and commercial-scale production. Planova™ virus-removal filters anchor a diverse product portfolio defined by quality, consistency and scalability. Additional areas of expertise include liquid chromatography, inline buffer dilution and oligonucleotide synthesis. We are a growing team (160 ) of professionals excited about what we do and our ability to impact healthcare delivery systems worldwide. We offer a "big company" benefits package and a "small company" culture and work environment. Every employee at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America can impact our future. #LI-MG1 As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment. Asahi Kasei in North America emphasizes recruiting key talent within the region. Across our multiple business units, we focus on growth, innovation, and initiative to help develop our people and give them the resources they need to succeed. Part of our mission is to be a good corporate citizen, dedicating our time to employees, customers, and communities around us. As an employer, Asahi Kasei offers a comprehensive benefits package, growth opportunities throughout our companies, and a diverse environment to enhance your career. About Asahi Kasei The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to life and living for people around the world. Since its foundation in 1922, Asahi Kasei has consistently grown through the proactive transformation of its business portfolio to meet the evolving needs of every age. With more than 46,000 employees around the world, the company contributes to a sustainable society by providing solutions to the world's challenges through its three business sectors of Material, Homes, and Health Care. In North America, Asahi Kasei currently has over 23 business units and 10,000 employees. Our People Asahi Kasei recognizes that our people are our greatest strength. We operate with an emphasis on developing our employees and promoting from within. Our broad spectrum of companies within the Material, Homes, and Health Care sectors allows employees to collaborate across locations and industries. The possibilities for employees will continue to grow as we accelerate new business activity internally and externally through mergers and acquisitions. For assistance in submitting your application or with the careers site, please reach out to Asahi-WFP@ak-america.com. Please note we do not accept resumes or applications via email.