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Senior Project Engineer - Lab Equipment

Collins Consulting Inc

North Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$48–$54 Per Hour
SKILLS
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), Application Programming Interface (API), Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budgeting, Building Codes, Building Renovation, Business Support, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Processes, Clinical Trial, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction Management, Consulting, Control Systems, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Dental Insurance, Economic Analysis, Emerging Technology, Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Equipment Specification, Establish Priorities, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Facilities Management, Feasibility Analysis, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Control, Financial Systems, Government Regulations, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, OSHA, Pilot Plant, Piping, Pre-Clinical Trials, Process Development, Process Engineering, Process Manufacturing, Procurement Strategy, Project Control, Project Design, Project Engineering, Project Estimates, Project Management Software, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Pumps, Regulations, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Toxicology Research, Trend Analysis, Vision Plan
LOCATION
North Chicago, IL
POSTED
15 days ago
100% Onsite - Local Candidates Only

The primary function of this role is to lead the planning and execution of small to medium size capital projects supporting the API Pilot Plant and laboratories within the Synthetic Molecule CMC Research and Development organization. The API Pilot Plant supports the pharmaceutical pipeline through process development and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for pre-clinical toxicology studies, clinical trials, formulation development, and registration runs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identifies, plans, and conducts small- to medium-size capital projects (up to $5M) related to the installation of new process/laboratory equipment and/or renovation of existing facilities. Manages multiple, often concurrent, projects and meets deadlines.
  • Works cross-functionally to establish scope, priorities, and schedules on multiple projects. Independently performs economic analysis and feasibility studies related to complex and often multiple competing project alternatives. Responsible for achieving the project's financial targets in support of business objectives.
  • Leads project teams in using established project management tools and techniques to stay within authorized budget limits and achieve the overall project and organizational objectives.
  • Independently executes, and/or directs others in the execution of the design of processes, equipment, systems, and facilities by applying novel engineering theories, concepts, and techniques across multiple engineering disciplines. Ensures the project design complies with all engineering standards, project objectives, and customer needs. Conceptualizes complete solutions.
  • Maintains project controls and reporting for cost, scope and schedule; develops execution strategy including procurement; balances multiple demands within an assignment. Understands the business needs of the company when developing a project scope. Incorporates business foresight of emerging technological trends.
  • Responsible for compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Ensures quality and effectiveness of key results of major projects within function through sound design, early risk assessments, and implementation of fallback strategies.
  • Fosters an environment of innovation and exchange of ideas. Integrates experiences and approaches from multiple projects / disciplines to develop the best solution in the total business context.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering with a desired 10+ years of significant engineering experience.
  • Strong technical background and working knowledge in pharmaceutical/chemical process system design including P&ID development, process equipment specification, sizing and selection, instrumentation and control systems.
  • Experience in the planning and execution of capital projects including scope development, cost estimating, preparation of requests for capital expenditure, scheduling, cost control, and construction supervision.
  • Has demonstrated competency with financial systems and fiscal control.
  • Familiarity with commissioning and qualification activities including development of user requirement specifications and protocol development/execution.
  • Working knowledge of government regulations including building and fire codes, FDA cGMPs, local and federal environmental regulations, and OSHA regulations.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work within a team environment. Works well with other engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment.
  • Technical background in pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries (preferred).

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:
    1. BS Chemical/Mechanical Engineering
    2. Preferably 10+ years of project/process engineering experience
    3. Familiarity with process equipment typically found in pharmaceutical/specialty chemical manufacturing industry including, but not limited to tanks/reactors, pumps, process piping, process instrumentation, etc.
    4. Experience with design of process equipment and systems including:
      1. P&ID Development
      2. Process Equipment Specification development
    5. Capital project management experience demonstrated ability to manage control cost, schedule, and quality to meet business objectives for small to mid-size capital projects
The benefits that you are eligible for with Collins Consulting, Inc:
" 401(k)
" Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
" Term Life Insurance
" Accidental Death and Dismemberment
" Long Term Disability

About the Company

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Collins Consulting Inc

Collins Consulting brings over two decades of total talent solutions experience to meet your on-demand consulting needs. We have an established history of serving clients nationwide in both the public and private industries. These clients range from Fortune 100 companies within the commercial arena to supporting contracts within federal agencies.

Collins Consulting is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and a SBA Small Business. We believe in servicing our country's veterans by supporting and nurturing opportunities to join their skillsets with clients who have the same principles. These certifications coupled with Top Secret facility clearance allow us to meet category and diversity goals.

Collins Consulting is agile, innovative, and an award winning advocate in providing total talent solutions to serve your business needs. Whether you are a professional who is looking for a new career or an organization in need of experienced talent, we have the resources to help you.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
http://www.colcon.com

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