Principal Project Engineer

Role Overview

• Responsible for managing and executing capital projects in support of pharmaceutical drug substance, intermediates, and fine chemical development and production
• Manage multiple, high value, complex, projects over a diverse number of disciplines including civil; mechanical; equipment and facilities design and installation; technology transfer; and product delivery
• Ensuring project cost, schedule and quality control, and adherence to regulatory laws and practices throughout the project life cycles are central to this position
• Takes a lead role in working with the project owner and supporting staff to develop the project business case and project objectives
• Ensures relevant alternatives are evaluated and the recommended solution is supported by local staff and management
• Generates and communicates (i.e., presentations) and effectively builds consensus for proposals with project stakeholders as well as management
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs the entire engineering effort for assigned projects, ensuring project success
• Directs efforts relating to the generation of cost estimates and capital requests
• Manages the purchasing & contracting activities to ensure timely, cost-effective equipment and services are provided for the overall project
• Proactively demonstrates responsibility for ensuring that cost, scope, and schedule requirements are met
• Reviews project design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications
• Leads the evaluation of the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs and procedures
• Performs as a staff advisor and consultant as to a technical specialty, a type of facility or equipment, or a program function (involving the integration of several business systems)
• Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others
• Secures resources for specific phases or aspects of projects such as technical studies, system design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, construction, and qualification
• Leads timely resolutions of disputes and conflict resolution with external contractors, vendors, and stakeholders
• Provides updates (formal and informal) to Production Management and LT, as needed, regarding project progress, issues/issue resolution, and results

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred), Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from 4-year college or university
• 10 years related experience in the Pharmaceutical or Fine Chemical Industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write reports and proposals that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or technical staff
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory
• Ability to understand basic accounting and financial principles (ROI & IRR analysis, cashflow, committed vs. actual costs, etc.) as they apply to project management
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6%
• 100% vested after 2 years of service
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance