Project Engineer II

Location: Richmond, VA

Who We Are

Fareva is a leading contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and personal care products. Located at the intersection of Darbytown Road and Laburnum Avenue in Eastern Henrico County, Fareva employs over 350 full-time employees.

About the Role

The Project Engineer II is responsible for independently managing small to large-scale engineering projects in one or more packaging areas within our cGMP and FDA-regulated facility. This role requires strong technical expertise, project leadership, and the ability to deliver solutions that improve production efficiency, ensure compliance, and support long-term business objectives.

As a Project Engineer II, you will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for packaging equipment design, installation, and validation, while also mentoring less-experienced engineers. You will balance hands-on technical work with project coordination, budgeting, and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects for packaging equipment installations, upgrades, and system integrations for new and existing products.

• Provide advanced packaging line design services, including process flow analysis, equipment layout, and systems integration.

• Drive standardization and continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating the latest FDA and cGMP guidelines.

• Develop, review, and execute equipment testing and qualification protocols to ensure compliance.

• Manage vendor selection, testing, and oversight of equipment installation and verification.

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams (Engineering, EHS, Quality, User Groups) to ensure successful project execution.

• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, timelines, and resource allocations; track expenditures against targets.

• Support development of capital budgets, long-range master plans, and requests for capital projects.

• Provide training to production staff on new equipment and updated procedures.

• Manage and maintain site Engineering Verification processes and validation documentation.

• Review and approve contractor bids, RFIs, and change requests.

• Mentor junior engineers and serve as a resource for Packaging Services and Operations.

• Exemplify and promote cGMP compliance in all activities.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or related field.

• 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing or packaging engineering role, preferably within cGMP-regulated environments.

• Demonstrated expertise in equipment commissioning, validation, and change control processes.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional project teams and independently manage complex projects.

• Experience in aerosol or pharmaceutical packaging technology is strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Ability to interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and engineering drawings.

• Proficiency in CAD or similar design programs.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.

• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

What We Offer

Fareva provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D, 401(k), and additional offerings.