Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Position Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually. Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee. Catalent’s Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. With 28 years of expertise in product development, technology transfers and commercial manufacturing, and roots in industry-leading Glatt technology. 

The Project Engineer is a member of the Capital Projects Team within the Continuous Improvement, Technology, and Engineering Department. The Project Engineer drives the site and facility improvement agenda and supports the Site Capital Plan.

Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee.

The Role

• Ensures compliance to scope, cost and schedule.

• Drive continuity and development of standards in Project Engineering to ensure smooth and effective communication flow between internal resources and customers, operational efficiency, and equipment and personnel safety.

• Develop and synchronize site functions transition through four distinct construction phases (design, build, qualify, validate). 

• Maintain project compliance in accordance with the site quality management system.

• Prioritize and guide engineering resources in the design of facility and equipment within budget.

• Guide the specification and selection of manufacturing / utility equipment to support site facility/process needs; Work with operations, validation, process development and quality functions to provide support for the design, installation, start-up, validation and operation of facility and or process equipment.

• Effectively manages contractors. Ensures adherence to safe work practices and guidelines.

• While not executing projects, support site operations and process engineers.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Field Required. Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Field would be a plus.

• 3+ years Engineering Project Management experience preferred.

• Prior experience with pharmaceutical facility construction, equipment/facility qualification & validation preferred; Prior experience managing external vendors

• Hands-on experience with a combination of process, controls, and equipment engineering is required; Change control and validation experience is critical.

• Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing / Professional Project Management skills preferred.

• Individual may be required sit for extended periods. Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen frequently. Sustained sitting at desk or workstation with use of phones, computers and any other office equipment required for specified position. Static stance/standing as required. File/Folder storage with non-repetitive light weight lifting, reaching and forward bending as necessary. Infrequent lifting overhead reaching less than or equal to 15 lbs. with the ability to potentially be able to lift up to 35 lbs and push/pull 40 lbs.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I 

• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one! 

• Generous 401K match 

• 152 hours accrued PTO + 8 paid holidays 

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug