Project Engineer

General Summary

• The Project Engineer is an engineering professional who, working with little or no supervision, applies project management knowledge, engineering knowledge and ingenuity to complete medium size projects from concept thru project closure, across disciplines and locations.
• Responsible for financial management, contractor management, and project oversight for equipment and facility projects.
• To be successful, the position will interface with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, suppliers, and 3rd party contractor firms. Candidates should feel comfortable working in a plant environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills along with technical knowledge of pharmaceutical/medical device projects are required.
• Responsible for supporting capital projects in the manufacturing plant, including front end planning activities.
• Coordinate multiple parties to complete project scopes on schedule, stay within budget and meet the expected quality.
• Assist with design of new equipment systems from preliminary design, specifications, budgeting, scheduling, and construction management.
• Manage the life-cycle documentation of the equipment including generation and approval of user requirements, equipment and instrument specifications, equipment test plans, and system operating procedures.
• Develop project schedules including setting targets for milestone activities and adhering to deadlines
• Track progress to ensure the project scope, cost, and schedule are being met.
• Write scope of work documents, award contracts, obtain estimates, select suppliers, and purchase equipment and services.
• Develop documents for FAT, SAT, and qualification activities for equipment.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, startup, commissioning and qualification of equipment.
• Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project.
• Communicating with management to keep the project aligned with their goals.
• Performing quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected.
• Review drawings, supervise contractors, and participate in final project acceptance upon completion of construction.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence
• Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree strongly preferred.
• Technical background in Pharmaceutical or similar GMP-regulated industry.
• Expertise in equipment design, design specifications, and PFD/P&ID development.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment commissioning and qualification.
• Familiarity with PLC control systems.
• Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Listens to and understands others' points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully one's own perspective orally, in writing, and in presentations.
• Works well with other engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences.
• Understanding and management of procurement & contracting processes.
• Experience with automation and controls engineering.
• Experience with drug product and oral solid dosage manufacturing and equipment.
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.