What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Project Engineering position at Niowave, Inc.?
Who We Are…
We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.
Who You Are…
You are an open minded, committed team player who is able to meet people where they are and utilize communication and tools to masterfully guide them to the goal. You model a learning environment and celebrate the journey as well as the destination. You truly understand the fruits of the labor from hands-on experience and the challenges faced in accomplishing the desired outcome. Your job satisfaction is measured by the collaboration and synergy you instill in cross-functional team members, enabling them to achieve optimal outcomes.
What You Can Expect To Work On…
Niowave is an engineering playground where you will be engaged in supporting processes across multiple major programs that have a direct impact on cancer patient survival. Project Engineers tap into their prior hands-on experience in diversified engineering principles and practices to relate to and in support of the technical team in project completion. The Head of Project Engineering role encompasses leadership, subject matter expertise, operational excellence, and fosters a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement. This role collaborates with the Director of the Project Management/Change Management Office to ensure consistent execution of project management framework and tools as well as change management concepts across the organization.
We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.
Who You Are…
You are an open minded, committed team player who is able to meet people where they are and utilize communication and tools to masterfully guide them to the goal. You model a learning environment and celebrate the journey as well as the destination. You truly understand the fruits of the labor from hands-on experience and the challenges faced in accomplishing the desired outcome. Your job satisfaction is measured by the collaboration and synergy you instill in cross-functional team members, enabling them to achieve optimal outcomes.
What You Can Expect To Work On…
Niowave is an engineering playground where you will be engaged in supporting processes across multiple major programs that have a direct impact on cancer patient survival. Project Engineers tap into their prior hands-on experience in diversified engineering principles and practices to relate to and in support of the technical team in project completion. The Head of Project Engineering role encompasses leadership, subject matter expertise, operational excellence, and fosters a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement. This role collaborates with the Director of the Project Management/Change Management Office to ensure consistent execution of project management framework and tools as well as change management concepts across the organization.
- Ensures delivery of high-quality designs and projects meeting all environmental, health, and radiological safety standards, and in compliance with cGMP regulations
- Plans, prioritizes, and forecasts work center loading, staffing levels and contracting
- Manages budgets for engineering and design operations and projects, including forecasting and controlling expenses
- Leads and inspires a diverse team of skilled professionals
- Establishes and maintains a technical direction and supervisory oversight structure for the group, including career progression and succession planning
- Bachelor degree in Engineering
- 15 years progressive positions in engineering management in a highly regulated environment
- API pharmaceutical facility design experience and understanding of requirements
- 10 years’ experience in capital project management and construction management
- 10 years’ experience managing and leading day-to-day activities of engineers and designers, providing mentoring, and career development coaching
- Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
- Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization – appreciates the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state
- Understands your own communication and learning styles, can assess others’ styles, and is able to find the right path to best connect with colleagues
- Displays excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with Solid Works, Auto CAD, MS Project and other project and work planning tools
- Hands-on experience utilizing lean manufacturing principles for continuous process improvements (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S)
- Knowledge of NRC and cGMP regulations
- Masters degree in Engineering
- Experience with Accelerator and Radiopharmaceutical systems
- Certification in Project Management (PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP)