SR Engineer | Principal | SR Principal Engineer, Project Management

Boehringer Ingelheim • Saint Joseph, MI

32d

About The Position

This position assists with and implements capital projects and large-scale expense and repair projects in line with the company’s strategic plan, as directed by the Sr. Associate Director - US Engineering and BIAH Site Services Organization. Projects may involve facility construction or renovation, equipment installation, or implementation of new processes. The role can cover small capital and expense projects as well as broader technical projects, coordinating with project managers, teams, stakeholders, and supporting departments.

The position includes researching project feasibility, contributing information for corporate investment requests, supporting budgets and project finances, assisting with purchasing and construction contract documents, coordinating consultants and construction activities, and communicating project status. Work must be coordinated to minimize effects on production schedules, employee relocations, and personnel safety. The posting describes requirements at the Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer, and Senior Principal Engineer levels.

Requirements

• For the Senior Engineer level, a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required.
• Ability to learn effective project management through training, mentoring, and work experience.
• Project management skills including verbal and written communication, planning, scheduling, organization, prioritization, and coordination.
• Ability to visualize a finished product and work within a regulated environment.
• Mechanical, structural, electrical, computer, drawing, and safety aptitude.
• Ability to understand and practice basic financial and accounting methods and procedures.
• Willingness and ability to communicate with diverse groups, including vendors, consultants, and company functions; effective selection of communication methods is important.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of biopharmaceutical regulations and good manufacturing practices through on-the-job training.
• For the Principal Engineer level, a bachelor’s degree in construction-related engineering or a related field from an accredited engineering school, and 4–7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong project planning, organization, coordination, budgeting, leadership, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong team orientation and ability to work cross-functionally with Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, Industrial Development, R&D, and Manufacturing.
• Ability to stay abreast of engineering developments relevant to facilities, utilities, and plant operations.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD or equivalent programs.
• Attention to detail and commitment to customer service.
• Ability to understand, evaluate, and implement validation strategies alongside project activities.
• For the Senior Principal Engineer level, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and at least five years of Animal or Human Health industry knowledge, including experience influencing or leading others.
• Global Supply Animal Health or human pharmaceutical business experience, with significant technical, engineering, or operations experience in manufacturing GMP products.
• Experience with advanced problem-solving, project coordination, and leading efforts to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to expected deliverables.
• Ability to demonstrate project or program ROI results from previous experience.
• Engineering and automation knowledge sufficient to serve as a technical partner on a broad range of operational topics.
• Project management experience and ability to oversee simultaneous projects while providing quality control and guidance.
• Ability to bridge strategic and operational thinking and translate strategy into operational tactics.
• Knowledge of operations management tactics to translate project plans into operational reality.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, self-starter attitude, and strong initiative.
• Strong general management, problem-solving, business acumen, analytical, and financial skills.
• Demonstrated diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical, if required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership skills or extracurricular activities completed while earning a degree.
• For the Principal Engineer level, a master’s degree in Engineering or an MBA.
• PMP, EIT, or PE credential, or a strong desire to pursue one.
• Knowledge and understanding of biopharmaceutical regulations and good manufacturing practices.
• Experience with cGMP compliance or related quality systems.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Working knowledge of current editions of industry-specific regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage small capital and expense projects with support from a Project Manager.
• Work with the Project Manager to identify, define, evaluate, and select project team members.
• Research and implement project tasks in support of projects managed by others.
• Communicate with the Project Manager, management, end users, project team members, supporting departments, and stakeholders.
• Research potential projects and determine feasibility, providing data for corporate Investment Intention and Investment Application documents.
• Assist with preparing purchase and construction contract documents, obtaining quotations, and preparing purchase and appropriation requests.
• Work with consulting firms on project design and review their contract documents for alignment with project scope and technical expectations.
• Manage accounting for consultant contracts.
• Provide input to capital budget development, including project scope and cost.
• Coordinate project activities to minimize effects on production schedules, employee relocations, and personnel safety.
• Communicate project progress to affected parties and interested groups.
• Manage project finances, track spending with Finance, and justify and initiate change orders.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and develop projects and budgets.
• Obtain bids, coordinate construction projects for facilities and equipment repairs, and negotiate contracts.
• Schedule capital activities to meet production needs and coordinate construction to minimize production impact.
• Execute multi-discipline assignments and oversee multiple projects, providing quality control and guidance.
• Steer, report, facilitate, challenge, and deliver technical projects on time and in line with strategic deliverables.
• Translate strategy into operational tactics and ensure project plans can be implemented operationally.
• Understand, evaluate, and implement validation strategies alongside project activities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit programs.
• Support for a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for international collaboration, visibility, and direct contribution to company success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior