Principal Project Engineer

Our client is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to join their team. The Principal Project Engineer, Remediation is responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing infrastructure, industrial services, processing, and packaging projects as part of a large-scale supply chain transformation program in Zeeland, MI (Project Vivid). The project scopes are part of a multi-story manufacturing plant, focused solely on Enfamil (a well-known baby formula brand) manufacturing. This role ensures projects are properly scoped to meet stakeholder requirements, completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with food safety, quality, and cGMP/FDA standards. The Project Engineer collaborates closely with other engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver successful, safe, and efficient solutions.

Job Title: Principal Project Engineer

Location: Zeeland, MI

What's the Job?

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  Lead the design, development, and execution of capital projects while ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, environmental, and industry standards.

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  Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

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  Collaborate with Project, Manufacturing, Quality, Technical Services, and Supply Chain teams to align project scopes and execution with overall business objectives.

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  Ensure seamless integration of projects into production processes.

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  Manage documentation in compliance with cGMP and FDA standards, including presentations, reports, drawings, specifications, and workflow forms.

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  Oversee invoices, cash flows, and change requests within document control systems.

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  Drive successful execution of capital projects, including commissioning, validation, and financial/change control close-out.

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  Project Planning: Develop conceptual and detailed project plans, including shutdown requirements, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

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  Design and Analysis: Lead option development and analysis; coordinate with engineering and construction partners for execution, commissioning, and validation.

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  Quality Assurance: Conduct cross-functional drawing/equipment reviews and field verifications to ensure compliance with safety, process, and personnel requirements.

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  Risk Management: Anticipate and mitigate potential design and execution risks.

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  Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in capital project management.

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What's Needed?

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  Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical).

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  8-10+ years of experience in project engineering, process design, and capital project execution within manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or industrial sectors.

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  Proven track record leading multimillion-dollar capital projects.

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  Strong expertise in process design/design review, cGMP, and FDA standards.

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  Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.

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  Knowledge of industrial service, process, and packaging equipment/systems.

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  Exceptional strategic planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

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  Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across global operations.

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  Willingness to travel as required.

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If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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