Project Engineer

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Why join us?  

A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work.  Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day. 

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture.  Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees. 

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver capital and non-capital engineering projects supporting plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives

• Lead projects through concept, design, build, test, validation, and production handoff

• Serve as engineering owner for assigned projects

Engineering & Technical Execution

• Design, specify, and validate manufacturing equipment and tooling

• Develop and test new manufacturing technologies and materials

• Support new product development and prototype builds

• Lead technical problem solving and root cause investigations

• Conduct equipment design reviews and risk assessments

Project Management

• Develop project scope, schedules, and cost estimates

• Track timelines, budgets, and resources

• Prepare capital requests and manage approved funding

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet project milestones

Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as liaison to equipment and material suppliers

• Manage vendor design reviews, FAT, installation, and startup

• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, facilities, and maintenance teams

Validation & Change Management

• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), IQ/OQ/PQ, and equipment validation

• Implement and validate engineering changes and alternate materials

• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements

Documentation & Communication

• Author technical documentation including machine specifications, validation protocols, capital requests, and test reports

• Communicate project status, risks, and results to stakeholders

Technical Skills

• Mechanical or manufacturing system design
• Equipment specification, testing, and validation
• CAD (preferred)
• Manufacturing materials and processes

Project Management Skills

• Scope, schedule, and budget management
• Capital project planning and execution
• Resource coordination and risk management

Tools & Systems

• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Project (or equivalent)
• SAP experience preferred

Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Technical documentation and report writing
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

OTHER FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES) May Not Be All Inclusive:

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other associates.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (engineering or related field) required

Or

• Three (3) or more years in a manufacturing setting, engineering field
• High speed manufacturing experience is preferred

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embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.