Company

Qualdoc Staffing

ProjectEngineer(Mid-Level)

$105k+ Richmond, Virginia, United States Direct Hire
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid-Level candidates.

The Brief

“Project Engineer (Mid-Level). Skills: Packaging engineering, Project management, cGMP compliance. Provide engineering support for packaging equipment projects. Design packaging equipment lines”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure equipment meets objectives

Industry & Context.

Qualdoc Staffing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, Experience with equipment design, Experience with equipment installation, Experience with equipment commissioning, Experience with equipment validation, Experience in a cGMP environment, project management skills, organizational skills, Analytical skills, Troubleshooting skills, Problem-solving skills, Effective communication abilities, Technical writing abilities, Working knowledge of FDA cGMP, Ability to read P&IDs, Ability to read process flow diagrams, Ability to read technical drawings

Nice to Have

pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, personal care manufacturing experience, similar manufacturing experience, Experience with CAD or similar design software, Ability to lead cross-functional teams, Ability to influence stakeholders

What You'll Do.

Provide engineering support for packaging equipment projects

Design packaging equipment lines

Develop packaging equipment lines

Support systems integration

Support commissioning

Develop equipment testing protocols

Execute equipment testing protocols

Develop qualification protocols

Execute qualification protocols

Assist with vendor testing

Assist with factory acceptance testing

Assist with site acceptance testing

Perform cost estimation

Track project expenses

Support capital project planning

Support long-range planning

Conduct project status updates

Present project progress

Review contractor bids

Approve contractor bids

Review change requests

Approve change requests

Work with Regulatory Affairs

Work with Engineering

Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams

Ensure successful project execution

Ensure alignment with site standards

Ensure alignment with best practices

Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements

Ensure activities comply with FDA cGMP

Ensure activities comply with company policies

Support change control processes

Manage equipment validation

Support equipment validation

Identify opportunities for process improvements

Identify opportunities for standardization

Promote cGMP compliance

Exemplify cGMP compliance

Prepare project documentation

Maintain project documentation

Prepare technical reports

Maintain technical reports

Maintain accurate project records

Maintain project history files

Train production staff on new equipment

Train production staff on new processes

Serve as technical resource

Mentor junior team members

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Operations; Quality; Regulatory Affairs; Engineering; Purchasing; Vendors

Communication Scope

Technical writing; Present progress

Process & Methodology

Project management, Scope management, Schedule management, Budget management, Cost estimation, Capital project planning, Long-range planning

Full Job Description

## Description Mid-Level Project Engineer Location: Richmond, Virginia Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time Starting Salary: $105,000+ depending on experience About the Role The Mid-Level Project Engineer will manage small- to large-scale packaging engineering projects within a cGMP and FDA-regulated manufacturing environment. This role focuses on packaging equipment design, selection, installation, and optimization. You will independently initiate, plan, and execute projects while contributing to more complex initiatives and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure equipment meets production, quality, cost, and compliance objectives.  ## 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 processes for new equipment and process changes Manage or support equipment validation Identi

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