Project Engineer 2

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

We are PCI. 

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

As a Project Engineer II – Drug Delivery at PCI Pharma Services, you will take ownership of complex technical projects that directly support the development, scale-up, and commercialization of pharmaceutical packaging solutions. You will contribute to the engineering design, validation, and execution of high-impact packaging equipment and process initiatives across multiple value streams.

You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders across Engineering, Quality, Validation, Operations, and Sales to ensure the success of new product introductions and process optimization projects.

This is more than a role—it’s a career path. At PCI, Project Engineers are given opportunities to grow into senior technical or people leadership roles. Several team members have been promoted into Engineering Manager roles from this track.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Equipment Engineering

Lead the specification, procurement, and commissioning of pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment.
- Author technical documentation, including User Requirement Specifications (URS), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
- Manage Capital Equipment Requests (CERs), including cost justification, budgeting, and timeline oversight.
- Oversee the equipment acquisition and installation process in accordance with SOPs.
- Use tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize performance and validate results.

Process Improvement & Technical Leadership

- Serve as engineering subject matter expert across multiple packaging value streams.
- Lead product launches, ensuring equipment readiness and process capability.
- Identify and resolve process inefficiencies, focusing on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), defect reduction, and waste elimination.
- Lead root cause investigations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Act as the technical liaison with clients during audits, meetings, and new product discussions.
- Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to define packaging and equipment needs.
- Provide engineering training and develop SOPs, production line layouts, and visual diagrams.

Compliance, Documentation & Validation

- Support Validation during OQ and PQ for new business.
- Conduct and document engineering investigations and manage change control processes.
- Ensure strict adherence to all cGMP and FDA regulations and internal quality systems.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
- 5–10 years of engineering or project management experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of Design Controls (CFR 820.30 / ISO 13485) and Risk Management (ISO 14971).
- High proficiency in data analysis, problem-solving, and process optimization.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- College-level mathematical skills.
- Full professional proficiency in English.
- Advanced reasoning and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with pharmaceutical or medical device packaging equipment (e.g., blister, pouch, bottling, cartoning).
- Familiarity with cGMPs and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Visio, and AutoCAD.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional project teams and working with clients.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

- Work is performed primarily in an office setting, with occasional time spent in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment.
- Moderate physical activity required, including moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Must be comfortable working in areas requiring PPE.
- Vision requirements include close vision.

Why Join PCI?

At PCI, you’ll join a mission-driven company focused on delivering life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. As a global leader in contract packaging and manufacturing solutions, we offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your ideas will make an impact.

Project Engineers at PCI lead high-speed auto-injector assembly programs for cutting-edge diabetes therapies. You’ll engage with clients, be part of cross-functional commissioning teams, and have a voice in every phase of project planning and execution.

We believe in your growth—from here, you could move into senior engineering or management roles.

The base salary hiring range for this position is ($86,880 - $103,170)  plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.