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Mid-LevelProjectEngineer
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“Mid-Level Project Engineer. Skills: Project Engineering, Packaging Equipment, cGMP. Provide engineering support. Design packaging equipment lines”
Industry & Context.
Analytical; troubleshooting; problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, Experience with equipment design, installation, commissioning, and validation in a cGMP environment, project management and organizational skills, Ability to manage multiple projects independently, Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, Effective communication and technical writing abilities, Working knowledge of FDA cGMP requirements, Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and technical drawings
Nice to Have
pharmaceutical, personal care, or similar preferred, Experience with CAD or similar design software preferred
What You'll Do.
Provide engineering support
Design packaging equipment lines
Develop qualification protocols
Assist with vendor testing
Perform cost estimation
Track project expenses
Support capital project planning
Present project progress
Review contractor bids
Work with cross-functional teams
Ensure alignment with standards
Ensure compliance with FDA cGMP
Support change control processes
Manage equipment validation
Identify process improvements
Promote cGMP compliance
Prepare project documentation
Maintain project records
Train production staff
Serve as technical resource
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate effectively with operations and support teams; Work with Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Purchasing, and vendors; Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams; lead cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Effective communication; technical writing abilities; present progress to stakeholders
Process & Methodology
project management, initiate projects, plan projects, manage projects, scope management, schedule management, budget management, cost estimation, track project expenses, capital project planning, budgeting, long-range planning, project status updates, stakeholder presentations, contractor bid approval, RFI review, change request approval, equipment validation
Full Job Description
## Description Packaging Equipment Project Engineer Location: Richmond, Virginia Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time Starting Salary: $105,000+ depending on experience Overview An established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced engineering professional to support capital projects and packaging system initiatives within a regulated production environment. This role will oversee packaging equipment projects from planning and design through installation, startup, qualification, and operational support. The ideal candidate will have strong project ownership skills, technical engineering expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with operations and support teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. ## Primary Responsibilities Technical & Project Execution Provide engineering support for packaging equipment projects for new and existing products Design and develop packaging equipment lines and support systems integration Lead or support installation, commissioning, and verification of equipment Develop and execute equipment testing and qualification protocols Assist with vendor testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT) Project Management Initiate, plan, and manage multiple projects simultaneously, including scope, schedule, and budget Perform cost estimation and track project expenses Support capital project planning, budgeting, and long-range planning initiatives Conduct project status updates and present progress to stakeholders Review and approve contractor bids, RFIs, and change requests Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Purchasing, and vendors to resolve challenges Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution Ensure alignment with site standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements Compliance & Continuous Improvement Ensure all activities comply with FDA cGMP and company policies Support change control proc
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