Project Engineer

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•St. Louis, MO

44d•$81,000 - $121,400•Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Engineer, you will lead capital projects within the organization. You will build relationships with project customers and stakeholders and manage work from the idea stage through close out documentation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop and implement engineering solutions to internal customer problems and opportunities. Provide project management and engineering on small to medium capital projects from initiation through start-up and closure documentation using project management models. Develop project requirements, schedule, and manage all project costs, while managing multiple projects concurrently. Procure necessary contractors, materials, and equipment to support projects. Support departmental process improvement efforts based on annual objectives. Read and interpret internal and external regulatory agencies’ policies, codes, standards and regulations (FDA, GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485). Align project support resources to ensure timeliness of deliverables and escalate when necessary. Effectively communicate project status updates to various disciplines at different levels within the organization. Create or manage the creation of engineering/construction bid packages. Manage construction work in support of projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other Engineering or Life Science discipline.
2+ years of experience in an engineering or project management role within Life Science, Pharmaceuticals or Chemical industries.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
PMP Certification and/or Project Management training.
Experience working with best practices of maintenance and reliability.
Experience with chemical, electrical, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines.
Experience with project management software, including Microsoft Project and SmartSheets.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement engineering solutions to internal customer problems and opportunities.
Provide project management and engineering on small to medium capital projects from initiation through start-up and closure documentation using project management models.
Develop project requirements, schedule, and manage all project costs, while managing multiple projects concurrently.
Procure necessary contractors, materials, and equipment to support projects.
Support departmental process improvement efforts based on annual objectives.
Read and interpret internal and external regulatory agencies’ policies, codes, standards and regulations (FDA, GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485).
Align project support resources to ensure timeliness of deliverables and escalate when necessary.
Effectively communicate project status updates to various disciplines at different levels within the organization.
Create or manage the creation of engineering/construction bid packages.
Manage construction work in support of projects.