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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Project Lead

Connexion Systems + Engineering

Indianapolis, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Capital Project, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Drug Manufacturing, Engineering, Equipment Specification, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), FDA Requirements, Facilities Engineering, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HVAC, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Support, Preventative Maintenance, Project Design, Project Execution, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Startup, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Systems Reliability
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago
Connexion’s mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Senior Project Lead
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type
  • Duration: 12+ months contract
  • Pay rate: up to $75/hr
  • Job Location: Indianapolis, IN (100% onsite)
  • Schedule: M-F, 1st shift
  • Job#: bh19059

Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Senior Project Lead to support pharmaceutical manufacturing facility operations and capital projects. This role will focus on utility and facilities engineering, system optimization, compliance, and cross-functional project execution within a regulated GMP environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong pharmaceutical engineering experience, technical expertise in utility systems, and the ability to support complex manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain utility systems including:
    • HVAC
    • Chilled water
    • Steam systems
    • Compressed air
    • Process gases
  • Develop and review P&IDs, equipment specifications, and engineering calculations.
  • Support capital projects through design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
  • Conduct root-cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for utility and facility-related issues.
  • Partner with maintenance, operations, and project teams to minimize downtime and improve system reliability.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP standards, FDA/EMA regulations, and internal engineering procedures.
  • Support 24/7 manufacturing operations as needed.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in facilities or utility engineering within the pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing industry.
  • Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical utility systems and infrastructure.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and interpretation/development of P&IDs.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
  • Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, and EMA compliance requirements.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting large-scale capital projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
  • Knowledge of preventive maintenance strategies and reliability engineering.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced manufacturing operations.

Additional Information
  • Long-term contract opportunity
  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Opportunity to support high-impact pharmaceutical manufacturing operations

Please use the apply button to submit your resume for consideration.  A Connexion Representative will contact you shortly.

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. We would be glad to help you find the perfect job!

About the Company

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Connexion Systems + Engineering

Connexion is an award-winning professional staffing firm that strives to be the unrivaled staffing solution for job seekers by expertly connecting talent with opportunity.  Over the last 20 years Connexion has built the most admired team of staffing experts in the industry.  We give back, change lives and offer unconditional support to the candidates we represent.

Put Connexion's 20 years of experience to work for you! Our professionals have unrivaled relationships and contacts with the hiring managers, human resources team and decision makers at the most desirable companies to work for.

Don't let your resume get lost in an inbox, Connexion's recruiting team will advocate on your behalf to get you the job you want

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
https://www.csetalent.com/

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