Project Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline)
  • 5+ years of experience in GMP-regulated environments like pharmaceuticals or biotech
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and airflow concepts
  • Familiarity with clean utilities, facility infrastructure, and mechanical systems
  • Proven troubleshooting skills for complex facility issues
  • Experience with quality documentation like change controls and CAPAs
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and engineering documentation

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support for GMP and non-GMP utilities and equipment
  • Participate in facility and utility system design activities
  • Investigate system issues and implement corrective actions
  • Manage compliance activities including change controls and CAPAs
  • Analyze operational data trends for system improvements
  • Interpret technical documentation for maintenance and modifications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-department interaction
  • Opportunities for professional development and process improvements
  • Hands-on role with significant impact on facility operations
  • Engagement in strategic projects for a leading pharma/biotech company
  • Full-time on-site position enhancing team dynamics
Full Job Description
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly technical Project Engineer to provide architectural design, engineering support, and technical expertise for GMP and non-GMP utility systems and related equipment within a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of HVAC systems, including airflow, process flow, and facility flow, with additional exposure to electrical systems considered a plus. This role requires a hands-on engineering professional capable of troubleshooting complex facility and utility issues, analyzing system trends, and understanding how systems are designed to operate to ensure reliable and efficient performance.
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Provide engineering support for GMP and non-GMP facilities, utilities, and related equipment, including troubleshooting, system monitoring, and performance analysis.
  • Support and participate in facility and utility system design activities, ensuring adherence to sound engineering and documentation practices.
  • Investigate system issues and process deviations, identify root causes, and implement temporary and permanent corrective actions.
  • Manage and support quality and compliance activities including change controls, deviations, CAPAs, impact assessments, periodic reviews, and related documentation.
  • Analyze operational and performance data trends to identify improvement opportunities and enhance system reliability and efficiency.
  • Read and interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and system modifications.
  • Develop, review, and revise SOPs and technical documentation while ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements, safety procedures, and operational standards.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Facilities, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other departments to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support strategic projects.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline).
  • 5+ years of experience supporting facilities, utilities, and equipment systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environment.
  • Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, including airflow, pressure relationships, process flow, and facility flow concepts.
  • Working knowledge of clean utilities, facility infrastructure, and related mechanical systems; electrical systems knowledge is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex facility and utility system issues, analyze trends, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Experience managing and supporting change controls, deviations, CAPAs, impact assessments, and other quality/compliance documentation.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Strong understanding of cGMP requirements, engineering best practices, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance expectations.
  • Experience supporting process improvements, system optimization initiatives, and cross-functional engineering projects.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
  • Ability to be on-site, full-time, in West Chester, OH.

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