PROJECT ENGINEER II

FORMULATED Solutions LLC•Largo, FL

About The Position

The Project Engineer II completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements, including scope development, cost estimation, detailed design, construction management, and project closeout meetings. The role develops high-level scopes and user requirements from problem descriptions, estimates costs for potential solutions, presents design concepts to Executive Management for preliminary approval, and develops detailed design parameters for approved projects. The position also coordinates personnel and project phases, manages the full project plan lifecycle, and may assist or act as construction manager. The Project Engineer II prepares and updates construction schedules, analyzes manpower and equipment needs, monitors schedule and cost against approved scope, and prepares project status reports. The role develops and administers testing protocols such as FAT, SAT, and IOQ; communicates schedule changes to supervisors and subcontractors; and works with stakeholders to ensure user requirements are met within budget and on time. It maintains budgetary, scheduling, and project database oversight and ensures project design and implementation comply with applicable standards and site quality assurance requirements. Project difficulty and autonomy increase across the Project Engineer I–III progression.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
Strong field management experience.
Previous Project Engineering experience.
Strong working knowledge of design software, including AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, and CAD/CAM Circuit Design.
Proven understanding of compliance and quality assurance guidelines and best practices.
Ability to operate a computer, telephone, photocopier, facsimile machine, and calculator.
Proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, and a basic understanding of Microsoft media applications.
Technical skills appropriate for executing technical transfers of topical products.
Data analysis skills and a good understanding of statistical process control.
Ability to lift and maneuver 40 pounds, stand for extended periods, and wear required personal protective equipment, including gloves and a respirator.

Nice To Haves

Background in or working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and cGMPs.
Chemical manufacturing or packaging engineering experience.
Up-to-date Professional Engineer license.
PAT experience.

Responsibilities

Develop high-level project scopes, including user requirements, to address defined problems.
Prepare order-of-magnitude cost estimates for proposed solutions.
Present solutions to Executive Management and obtain preliminary approval of design concepts before preparing capital requests.
Develop detailed design parameters for approved project design and implementation.
Identify project responsibilities and delegate phases and elements to appropriate personnel.
Develop and control the full project plan lifecycle.
Assist with or act as construction manager to deliver project objectives and procedures.
Prepare construction schedules and updates, and analyze required manpower and equipment.
Monitor project schedule and costs against approved scope.
Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, and recommending actions.
Create and administer testing protocols, including FAT, SAT, and IOQ, to verify equipment and design performance.
Promptly inform supervisors and subcontractors of construction schedule changes and coordinate with stakeholders to meet user requirements within budget and on time.
Maintain oversight of project budgets, schedules, and project databases.
Ensure design and project implementation comply with applicable requirements, including OSHA, NEC, ASME, and NFPA, and adhere to site quality assurance standards and specifications.