PCI Pharma Services

PCI Pharma Services

Project Engineer III

Rockford, IL, USA · Mid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$97k-$109kDetected 9 days ago
ComplianceProduct ManagementProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentExcelSAPProcess ImprovementAutoCADGMPMedical DevicesLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOSHALean Manufacturing

About the role

  • This is a highly visible role that combines deep technical expertise with project leadership, requiring close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • You will play a pivotal role in the industrialization of combination drug delivery systems, including auto-injectors used in diabetes management-cutting-edge technologies that directly impact patient outcomes and global health.
  • You'll be part of a tight-knit, cross-functional team that values collaboration, open communication, and giving every team member a voice throughout the planning and execution phases.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex engineering projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and delivery goals.
  • Manage project plans, scopes, timelines, and budgets, ensuring execution excellence at every step.
  • Oversee design transfer and industrialization of drug delivery platforms, ensuring smooth scale-up to commercial production.
  • Apply engineering best practices to optimize manufacturability, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct risk assessments (e.g., FMEA, pFMEA) and lead process improvement initiatives across the product lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Validation, Manufacturing, and Business Development to ensure cross-functional success.
  • Lead client-facing meetings, ensuring PCI's engineering efforts align with evolving partner expectations.
  • Lead efforts to implement corrective actions and troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Utilize Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence methodologies to drive efficiency and quality.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to lead and influence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in project engineering, manufacturing, and device design in regulated industries.
  • Strong understanding of product design, process optimization, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, SAP, Excel, and other project management tools.

Compensation

  • For Illinois residents: the hiring rate for this position is $97,280.00 to $109,440.00 plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Benefits

  • Lead projects involving high-speed assembly and packaging of combination medical devices, including auto-injectors.
  • Familiarity with combination products or medical device packaging equipment.

Company info

  • 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.
  • Act as a technical subject matter expert with customers, regulatory stakeholders, and contractors.

Equal opportunity

  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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 o
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