Sr. Engineer 3096424
Job Title: Senior Engineer
Location: Juncos, PR
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite, Administrative Shift
Positions Available: 1
Duration: Approximately one year
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to lead and direct process optimization strategies, troubleshoot operational issues, and contribute to major system modifications, experiments, and capital projects. This role requires the application of advanced engineering principles in a fast-paced manufacturing and operational environment. The ideal candidate will analyze, interpret, and present results for engineering projects of significant scope and complexity.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Doctorate degree OR
- Master’s degree with 3+ years of Engineering experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with 5+ years of Engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with manufacturing teams to develop user requirements for capital projects.
- Ability to develop and manage project schedules for installation and qualification activities.
- Experience collaborating with construction and C&Q contractors to ensure project deliverables.
- Proficiency in reviewing and analyzing cost estimates, bids, change orders, invoices, and progress measures.
- Strong budgeting, tracking, and cost-control skills for both client and contractor costs.
- Ability to administer project implementation and closeout processes.
- Effective communication and reporting to leadership on project status and matters.
Key Responsibilities
Project Engineering & Management
- Review and analyze contractor bids and physical progress.
- Address progress and delay claims from contractors.
- Prepare monthly project status reports for senior management.
- Develop and monitor project schedules to ensure timely execution.
Technical Expertise
- Strong technical experience in supporting industrial process equipment and biotechnology manufacturing facilities.
- Experience in C&Q and startup activities for manufacturing facilities.
- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes and validation requirements.
- Familiarity with documentation in highly regulated environments (GLPs, GMPs).
- Ability to operate specialized laboratory equipment and interpret engineering principles in production settings.
Desired Skills & Personal Traits
- Leadership & Communication: Ability to engage effectively with technical, scientific, and management teams.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
- Project Coordination: Experience in schedule development, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
- Technical Writing: Proficiency in validation protocol writing, reporting, and presenting technical data.
- Financial Acumen: Understanding of project cost development and financial analysis tools.
- Team Management: Ability to manage contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
- Adaptability: Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and respond to changing priorities.
Primary Functions
General Engineering
- Lead complex assignments requiring new or improved engineering techniques.
- Develop engineering policies and procedures impacting multiple organizational units.
- Supervise and coordinate work of engineers, associates, and technicians.
- Apply expertise beyond primary engineering discipline to a broad range of assignments.
- Act as a recognized engineering specialist, defining methodologies within specific areas.
Design & Development
- Develop innovative technical solutions to complex problems.
- Collaborate with research, manufacturing, process development, utilities, facilities, QA, and validation teams to recommend large-scale system/facility modifications.
- Manage design and engineering projects within budget, schedule, and quality constraints.
- Coordinate with consultants, architects, and engineering firms on standard design documents.
- Develop departmental or project budgets for multiple disciplines within a project.
If you are a highly skilled Senior Engineer looking for an opportunity to impact cutting-edge manufacturing and process development projects, we invite you to apply now with your updated resume through the job description link!