Sr. Staff Project Engineer

What You Will Do

• Lead engineering activities for complex product transfers, including equipment design, build, supplier technical alignment, commissioning, process development, and validation readiness.
• Direct project execution using formal project management tools to deliver engineering milestones within defined scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Serve as the primary technical interface and escalation point for suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve complex technical, regulatory, and scheduling issues.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, regulatory, and delivery risks; lead technical reviews and escalate data‑based decisions to senior leadership when required.
• Coordinate cross‑functional execution with Research and Development, Manufacturing Operations, Production Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Facilities, Finance, and Continuous Improvement.
• Establish engineering priorities and track progress using structured schedules, dashboards, and project reporting.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers across multiple projects, acting as a functional reference for product transfer and manufacturing technology.
• Manage innovation engineering project reporting, capital planning inputs, budget justification, and capital spend tracking against financial targets.
   

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering and technical project leadership.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting new product introduction or product transfer in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading engineering execution involving capital equipment and manufacturing process implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience working in a regulated industry such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or food manufacturing.
• Proficiency with project planning and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project scheduling software.