Process Engineer Lead, Liquids

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About the role

Are you ready to lead transformative change in pharmaceutical manufacturing? As our Sr. Project Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation—driving capital investment projects and engineering excellence in Non-Aseptic Oral Liquids production. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our factory operations by enhancing capacity, boosting efficiency, and elevating asset reliability.

You’ll serve as a technical authority and strategic leader within our engineering team, guiding the development and implementation of cutting-edge systems and tools. From master plan initiatives to factory upgrades, your expertise will directly support our mission to deliver safe, high-quality consumer health products with precision and speed.

Your responsibilities

• Lead execution of process engineering activities for non-aseptic oral liquids projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets are met across the full project lifecycle.

• Manage cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external consultants, suppliers, and vendors to deliver successful project outcomes.

• Oversee process design phases—including concept, basic, and detailed design—by coordinating with design consultants and process vendors; actively participate in design reviews and workshops to ensure high-quality engineering solutions.

• Lead end-to-end process equipment package management, including vendor selection, FAT, installation oversight, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ execution.

• Coordinate with technical teams and stakeholders to optimize equipment performance and ensure seamless integration into manufacturing operations.

• Drive engineering handover to production, maintenance, quality, and R&D teams, ensuring readiness for commercial operations.

• Support start-up activities by managing OQ/PQ execution and assisting in the development of SOPs, preventive maintenance plans, and QMS documentation.

• Establish and maintain project documentation systems in alignment with GDP (Good Documentation Practice) standards.

• Ensure all project scopes comply with internal quality standards, FDA regulations, and applicable EHS requirements.

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial tracking for capital investments.

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including milestones and implementation timelines.

• Supervise and mentor up to 1–2 direct reports, providing guidance and support to ensure successful CapEx project delivery.

• Lead multiple capital projects of varying scale, generating comprehensive documentation such as PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, URS, bid packages, and qualification protocols.

• Conduct regular project meetings to communicate status updates, resolve issues, and manage risks with key stakeholders.

• Oversee contractor activities, construction, and field installations, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and operational integrity through commissioning and start-up.

• Lead process equipment design reviews and documentation development, including utility hookups and validation protocols.

• Coordinate unloading, installation, commissioning, and validation of process equipment packages.

• Actively participate in equipment start-up planning and execution, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ phases for both process and packaging systems.

• Support drafting and implementation of SOPs, PM schedules, and QMS systems during start-up phase.

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical) or equivalent practical experience.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or food and beverage industries, including at least 3 years managing capital projects.

• Advanced understanding of equipment operation principles and the ability to apply engineering theories and techniques to solve complex technical challenges.

• High level of accountability with a results-driven mindset and strong execution capabilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project for documentation, planning, and reporting.

• Proven experience in factory operations, maintenance, and project engineering within manufacturing environments.

• Strong organizational skills with a collaborative and approachable communication style.

• Solid engineering foundation; proficiency in AutoCAD is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with oral solid dosage (OSD), liquid manufacturing, and warehouse logistics—including pre-treatment, mixing/compounding, filling, and packaging processes.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project execution across the full lifecycle.

• Working knowledge of hygiene standards and validation practices in regulated manufacturing settings.

The skills for success

What we offer

Salary Range

USD $115,000.00 -  $173,000.00

Hiring Range:  up to 140K

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