Project Engineer

Bright Innovation Labs•Coolidge, AZ

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About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for leading capital and expense projects that support safety, quality, capacity, and cost improvement within a cosmetics and personal care manufacturing environment. This role partners cross-functionally with internal teams, customers, and vendors to deliver equipment, process, and facility solutions from business case development through commissioning and handover, ensuring compliance with cosmetic GMPs, safety standards, and regulatory requirements in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in project or plant engineering within cosmetics, personal care, FMCG, food, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Proven experience delivering capital projects involving process equipment, filling/packaging lines, utilities, and facility systems
Working knowledge of cosmetic GMPs, hygiene design, and validation expectations
Strong computer skills and experience working cross-functionally with customers and internal teams
Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
Ability to read, write, and comprehend technical documents, procedures, and correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings
Ability to perform arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages
Ability to interpret data, charts, and graphs
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, or diagrammed instructions
Ability to manage multiple variables and prioritize in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in English language structure, grammar, and technical communication

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills are a plus

Responsibilities

Lead capital (CAPEX) and expense projects from concept through commissioning and operational handover for Make, Fill, and Packaging operations
Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define technical, quality, and operational requirements for new and existing products
Develop project scope, schedules, budgets, KPIs, and ROI-based business cases aligned with site and enterprise priorities
Partner with pricing and finance teams to develop tooling, equipment, and labor cost estimates (LSC)
Work with OEMs, integrators, and contractors to define equipment specifications, installation requirements, and commissioning plans
Oversee installation and modification of mixers, tanks, bulk handling systems, filling lines, packaging equipment, and supporting utilities
Ensure all equipment and process designs meet cosmetic GMPs, hygiene, cleanability, safety, and changeover requirements
Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to support line trials, process validation, and performance qualification
Lead and execute FAT/SAT, installation, startup, and line trials for new products and product changes
Support continuous improvement initiatives through structured problem solving and root cause analysis
Communicate project status, risks, and resource needs to cross-functional leadership and stakeholders
Participate in audits, inspections, and regulatory or insurance reviews as required