Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer
Location:Pomona CA (In-office)
Position Type:Full-time
Vacancy Status:This position is vacant
AI Disclosure in Hiring:We use artificial intelligence to screen assess and select applicants

Job Summary

The Project Engineer provides technical engineering and project execution support for capital equipment facility utility infrastructure remediation and operational improvement initiatives at the Pomona manufacturing site.
Reporting to the Plant Manager this position serves as a shared site resource and works across Engineering Maintenance Operations QA MS&T Validation EHS IT Finance Procurement and other functions.
The Project Engineer will support assigned projects through the full lifecycle including feasibility scope development technical design budgeting procurement installation commissioning qualification support turnover and closeout.
A key focus of the role will be supporting Pomona site growth new manufacturing capability CAPEX execution facility and infrastructure improvements aging equipment replacement and transfer of additional formulations and manufacturing processes into Pomona. For product and formulation transfers the Project Engineer will work closely with the MS&T Process Engineer. MS&T will retain process science and technical transfer ownership while the Project Engineer will drive engineering readiness and execution for equipment facilities utilities installation and commissioning.

Role Specific Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assigned Pomona capital and site projects from concept through completion managing scope schedule budget risks actions and deliverables.
• Develop and coordinate feasibility assessments technical scopes test protocols equipment specifications design reviews utility requirements cost estimates schedules and CAPEX request support.
• Provide technical engineering support for manufacturing equipment packaging systems facilities utilities infrastructure Automation and site improvement projects.
• Partner with Engineering MS&T and Process Engineering on formulation and process transfers translating process requirements into equipment facility utility procurement validation and production readiness needs.
• Coordinate equipment installations facility modifications infrastructure upgrades remediation activities capacity expansion Automation upgrades and aging equipment replacement.
• Coordinate engineering firms equipment manufacturers contractors consultants and vendors including review of proposals drawings technical submittals and project deliverables.
• Track project budgets actual spending forecasts commitments contingency change orders and projected final cost for assigned projects.
• Support vendor selection purchasing vendor onboarding long lead equipment and commercial coordination with Procurement and Finance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules risk registers action logs decision logs and concise status reporting.
• Coordinate project activities with QA Validation MS&T Engineering EHS and applicable cGMP and change control requirements.
• Support FAT SAT commissioning qualification readiness troubleshooting training documentation and operational turnover.
• Plan project work around manufacturing schedules shutdowns utility interruptions and other operational constraints.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during project execution using sound engineering judgment problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Ensure completed projects are properly transitioned to Operations Engineering and Maintenance including drawings manuals spare parts PM and CAL requirements warranties vendor support and closeout documentation.
• Provide clear project status technical risks budget concerns and required decisions to site leadership.

Additional Notes:

• Working conditions: warehouse and production environments. Exposure to noise chemicals and machinery. PPE required in certain areas.
• Physical demands: Walking standing occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• May require work outside regular hours or weekends.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

Competencies Required for the Role

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION - Is the ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently to listen help facilitate sharing of information between people. It is about understanding the emotional intention behind the information. The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations confirm understanding communicate using data and facts whilst adapting to ones audience. Exhibit willingness to listen and show respect for oneself and others in interactions with others. Express oneself clearly in verbal and business writing.
FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK- is the ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader the ability to demonstrate interest skill and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Builds partnerships for global performance. Respects others.
ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING - is the ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation seek that information from various sources and then tackle a problem by using a logical systematic sequential approach. Ability to identify and separate the key components of problems and situations. Ability to interpret information from a range of sources to spot patterns and trends in information and to deduce cause and effect from this supporting data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.

INITIATIVE - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Chemical Electrical Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

Minimum three to five years of engineering capital project or manufacturing project experience.

Experience in pharmaceutical life sciences medical device chemical food or another regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Experience supporting equipment installation facility or utility projects commissioning and manufacturingimprovement initiatives.

Skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects budgets schedules vendors contractors and cross functional teams.

Working knowledge of cGMP FDA regulated manufacturing commissioning qualification validation and change control preferred.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings equipment specifications vendor proposals and technical documentation.
Strong project planning technical problem solving communication organization and financial management skills.
Experience with project management software and project controls tools preferred.
PMP or similar project management certification is a plus but not required.

Key Competencies
Accountability and execution
Technical judgment and problem solving
Collaboration and teamwork
Effective communication
Planning and organization
Initiative
Results orientation
Ability to manage multiple priorities in an active manufacturing environment

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical dental vision)
  
• 401(k) plan for retirement savings
  
• Paid time off (vacation sick leave holidays)
  
• Life insurance
  
• Employee assistance program

About Bimeda

Bimeda is a leading global innovator manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a centurys experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health wellbeing and productivity of the worlds animals.

Bimedas global innovation program sees six state-of-the art R&D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimedas nine manufacturing facilities across six countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables vaccinations nutritional boluses feed additives tablets water-soluble powders pastes and non-sterile liquids.

Globally the company focuses on the development manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

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Bimeda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status military or veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

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