Senior Project Engineer

Summary/objective

The Sr. Project Engineer is an integral part of bringing Niowave's innovative APIs to patients in need. In this role, you will report to the Head of Engineering or other Engineering leadership as required and be responsible for leading engineering programs in support of the growth and commercialization efforts across multiple facilities in Lansing MI. You will be responsible for various capital projects including but not limited to facility expansions, Hot Cell design, automation and system integration into a GMP environment. You will manage capital budgets and ensure the successful and timely launch of critical commercial programs. Additional responsibilities will include providing project engineering support cross-functionally at the site and providing engineering mentorship to junior engineers.

Essential Functions

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage a wide range of engineering capital and facility expansion projects specific to radio-isotope manufacturing.
• Ensure capital project budgets and timelines are executed per plan.
• Apply multiple engineering related disciplines as required, including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering.
• Manage the design and implementation of commercial production lines, labs and various support systems.
• Implement automation technologies as a replacement to existing manual operations.
• Implement engineering and related business systems in alignment with Niowave objectives.
• Coordination of external vendors, partners and service providers as required.
• Comply with EHS and Radiation Safety programs and promote a culture of safety.
• Review, author and/or revise technical documents (SOPs, URS's, forms, etc.) as needed.
• Manage external A/E firms, CM firms, consultants, and trade contractors.

Competencies

• Proven experience managing capital engineering projects and budgets.
• Demonstrated knowledge in various engineering disciplines
• Excellent professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Motivated, adaptable, and able to work under pressure..

Required Education and Experience

• BS Engineering Degree - ME, EE or CHE
• 10+ years of engineering experience
• 5+ years of capital project management experience
• Proven engineering project delivery experience.

Preferred Education or Experience

• Relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
• Professional Engineer license preferred
• Certified PMP

Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear; wear safety glasses, goggles, gloves, and Tyvek suit; handle chemicals, solutions, and/or radioactive materials. Ability to lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Travel

• Full-time position.
• Company's standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6a - 6p with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts. This position will have regular working hours during M - F with an expectation of adjusting to work outside of the standards operating hours as needed.
• Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area. Travel between locations is expected in the role.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.