Project Engineer III- Life Sciences
Project Engineer III- Life Sciences
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Project Engineer III- Life Sciences
Are you ready for your next adventure
At OFD Life Sciences innovation isnt just a buzzword its our foundation. We are a purpose-driven company with six decades of expertise in freeze-drying technology. Best known as the makers of Mountain House meals we are experts in advanced lyophilization solutions that can help people around the world live healthier lives.
Our headquarters in Albany Oregon sits at the crossroads of science and nature surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that fuel bold ideas and innovative breakthroughs. Were driven by a commitment to quality creativity and continuous improvement and were always looking ahead to whats next.
Were proud of our legacy but our future is even more exciting. If youre passionate and ready to advance our Life Sciences capabilities OFD Life Sciences isnt just a place to work its where your adventurebegins.
What
The Project Engineer III leads capital projects that enhance facility assets and expand life sciences processing capabilities within a CDMO environment. This role integrates project engineering with validation responsibilities including FAT SAT and IQ/OQ/PQ activities ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant efficient and scalable solutions that support operational excellence. Emphasis is placed on driving innovation while maintaining safety quality and environmental integrity.
Main aspects of the role include:
- Executes all aspects of capital projects as assigned including cost estimates scope definition capital appropriation requests design specifications bidding budget management contractor management installation and start-up.
- Build and maintain relationships with reliable contractors vendors and fabricators.
- Research and identify new technologies and equipment solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Lead and perform equipment and process validation activities for both new and existing systems including the creation review and approval of validation documentation.
- Develop and implement validation protocols and reports to ensure compliance with cGMP CFR and other regulatory standards.
- Support and execute technology transfer activities for new products and processes including scale-up and troubleshooting.
- Provide technical expertise and support to R&D manufacturing and maintenance teams driving improvements across laboratory processing and packaging systems.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable local state and federal codes and regulations including OSHA USDA FDA UBC SQF and ISO requirements.
- Utilize asset management software to input new assets maintain accurate records analyze data and reference historical information to guide project decisions.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Chemical Mechanical Industrial or Biomedical) or closely related technical field is required.
- Minimum of 6 years of project engineering experience in the life sciences industry with at least 3 years focused on validation activities.
- Proven success in scoping managing and delivering capital projects within the life sciences sector.
- Extensive experience integrating new products and projects into existing operations ensuring seamless transitions and optimal outcomes.
- Advanced proficiency in CAD software for design and technical documentation.
- Exceptional ability to design implement and optimize processes and equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent organizational interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic setting.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
- Commitment to embodying and promoting OFDs cultural values in daily work.
Interested Apply today with your resume at Careers Oregon Freeze Dry. You can also explore more about our company and employee benefits on our website.
Dont meet all the requirements Dont sweat! Were always looking for an excuse to discuss your next opportunity. You might just surprise yourself
Oregon Freeze Dry wholeheartedly supports Equality and Diversity in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age disability sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Criminal background checks may be completed on all applicants. Oregon Freeze Dry is a drug free workplace.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
