Project Engineer

T he Project Engineer is a fully billable role that will work collaboratively with clients , vendors, contractors , and other Team Members to support projects related to bio manufacturing across the entire engineering lifecycle . The Project Engineer is responsible for delivering high quality work, forming and maintaining valuable , long-term relationships with our clients , and continually strengthening their technical and industry knowledge . The y will maintain a strong focus on Project Farma s Patient Focused and People First mindset .

All roles within Project Farma will l ead with a Servant leadership mentality , exemplifying the Project Farma culture of philanthropy, teamwork, training and development and commitment to the patient as the foundation of our teams and partners long-term success

Essential Functions:

Site Strategy

• Support the execution of site strategy under the direction of the Site Lead, contributing to specific project tasks that align with Project Farmas services.

• Perform assigned tasks to meet strategic objectives , such as preparing and executing CQV Protocols

• Identif y and reports client needs or project challenges to the Site Lead for further action.

• Maintain professional relationships with project team members and client POCs at the operational level (e.g., technicians, engineers) to facilitate task completion.

Business Growth & Development

• Contribute to project-level success by delivering high-quality work that supports business growth opportunities.

• Provides data or insights (e.g., project progress, risks) to the Site Lead for inclusion in dashboards or expansion discussions .

• Participate in project tasks that support extensions or proposals, such as preparing deliverables for clients.

• Build meaningful internal and external relationships.

• Possess a solid u nderstanding of the i ndustry and our position within it.

• Present Project Farma as a service to clients as needed.

• Attend networking events within the industry.

• Communicate with clients in a professional manner.

• Ensure any client feedback or opportunities identified are being escalated properly.

Talent Development

• Focus on professional development and support team collaboration under the Site Leads guidance.

• Seek mentorship from leaders to improve technical and professional skills.

• Share technical knowledge with peers to support project delivery.

• Report personal career goals or retention concerns to the Site Lead

Resource Management

• Provide input on task-level resource needs to the Site Lead to support project delivery.

• Report workload or skill gaps within assigned tasks.

• Assist in maintaining project schedules by communicating resource constraints.

Te chnical Delivery

• Create alignment with cross-functional client departments including but not limited to Validation, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering and Project Controls

• Communicate update s internally in a timely manner and relay in-field project decisions to highlight long - range , down-stream project and team impacts .

• Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting for clients navigating the engineering life cycle of cutting-edge equipment and manufacturing processes .

• Perform due diligence on system and subject domains to generate high-quality project deliverables .

• Execute specific technical tasks within a project, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

• Perform CQV tasks, such as protocol development or equipment testing, under the Site Leads guidance.

• Report technical issues to the Site Lead and support resolution efforts.

• Ensure tasks meet client specifications, regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GMP), and industry standards.

• Author technical documents such as SOPs, requirements specifications, testing protocols, summary reports, etc.

• Identify and close individual knowledge gaps with support from other team members, leads, or resources as needed .

• Execute system and process validation protocols by using GxP best practices .

• Proactively identify and escalate roadblocks and utilize critical thinking skills and knowledge of problem-solving skills to identify creative solutions to those problems and roadblocks.

• Support necessary billables as forecasted by site dashboards on billable targets per month .

• Maintain internal site tools such as site dashboards, deliverable trackers, etc.

• Continually develop technical aptitude of Project Farmas core services within the life science space including but not limited to: Capital Project Management, Facility Builds, Tech Transfers, Validation Life Cycles including CQV and Computer system Validation, Quality, Regulatory and Compliance, GxP Automated Systems, and Quality Control including clinical and commercial.

• General understanding of E arned V alue A nalysis (EVA) and PO management tool

• Analyze complex project data and then deliver clear, articulate and concise messages in a compelling manner to support decision making.

• May be requested to assist with Project Controls and Scheduling to include; Budget estimates, detailed project schedules and milestones, feasibility estimates, risks, forecasts and scenario analysis and project cost reports and analysis.

Operational Performance & Billability

• Maintain 100% individual billability by completing assigned project tasks.

• Escalate any roadblocks on achieving billable targets to the site lead.

Leadership and Philanthropy

• Contribute to and embody our Patient Focused and People First mission through the involvement in professional development and philanthrop ic opportunities .

• Actively seek out opportunities to enhance Project Farmas culture, support internal initiatives, and begin to develop servant leadership skills.

• Seek s opportunities to support the team and leadership .

• Actively r equest continuous feedback in order to develop and seek out opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Required:

• 0- 1 years experience in consulting and/or engineering services.

• Bachelors Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (OR a combination of equivalent work experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start-up, project management and/or comparable military experience) .

Other Required:

• Covid Vaccine is required prior to the Team Members start date with exceptions for medical and religious accommodations when reasonable .

• Full time o n-site client presence

• Willingness to travel up to 100% or as required .

Key Competencies :

• Customer Focused: Identify , prioritize and escalate client needs and recognize constraints. Seeks to find out more about our clients, build meaningful relationships with clients, and provide excellent service towards the customer.

• P roblem Solving: Identify key components of problems, generate and evaluate proposed solutions or mitigation plans, and choose the most appropriate option with minimal oversight.

• Teamwork and Collaboration : Active participant in team environment and works together towards a common vision and/or goal. Encourages and embraces cooperation and collaboration.

• Initiative : Completes deliverables or work unassisted. Takes responsibility for their own time and productivity. Actively seeks out new things to learn.

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Responds positively to change and adapt to new situations quickly. Able to take on a diverse range of tasks while remaining equally effective. Handles competing demands, overcomes setbacks, welcomes, and learns from constructive feedback.

• Integrity : Demonstrates commitment to corporate and personal values. Takes accountability for their actions, decisions, and work. Exhibit a high standard of ethics. Builds and maintains trust and good working relationships. Demonstrates honesty and truthfulness at all times.

• Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of self-awareness. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely , and effective results . Determines objectives , sets priorities, and delegates work through to the end.

The annualcompensation range for this full-time position is $61,000 to $72,500. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.