Project Engineer

embecta • Holdrege, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

embecta is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to lead engineering projects that improve plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The role takes projects from concept through production, including design, build, testing, validation, installation, startup, and handoff. It also supports new product development, prototype builds, technical problem-solving, and root-cause investigations. The position is on-site Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Holdrege, Nebraska plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or a related field, or 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting or engineering field.
• Knowledge of mechanical or manufacturing system design.
• Experience with equipment specification, testing, and validation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing materials and processes.
• Project management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Project or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical documentation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• High-speed manufacturing experience.
• CAD skills.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept through production, including design, build, testing, validation, installation, startup, and handoff.
• Design and improve manufacturing equipment, tooling, technologies, and processes.
• Support new product development, prototype builds, technical problem-solving, and root-cause investigations.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risks; develop cost estimates, prepare capital requests, and drive projects to key milestones.
• Partner with vendors and cross-functional teams to lead equipment design reviews, FAT/SAT, installation, validation, and startup.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities, and Maintenance.
• Lead equipment validation and engineering change activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ risk assessments and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time