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.

The Research Triangle Park (RTP) facility is home to Catalent's Inhalation franchise including product development, clinical and commercial manufacturing for pMDI, DPI and Nasal Sprays. 

Catalent Pharma Solutions is Morrisville, NC is hiring a Project Engineer who would supervise small groups such as facilities, manufacturing maintenance, and/or the engineering team. The position would also entail leading technical efforts including but not limited to capital projects, process improvement efforts, energy conservation initiatives, leading EH&S sub-teams, and other engineering efforts. The position must be familiar with project management, cGMP, validation, and collaborating with multiple groups. The expectation is that this position can drive multiple projects and the same time.

This is a full-time salaried role. The core hours are Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM

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:

• Manage projects (capital, construction, utility, green initiatives, etc.), which includes overseeing the project planning process, including developing a project implementation plan, collecting project requirements, defining project scope, defining project activities, developing project activity sequencing, establishing activity resource needs, establishing activity durations, developing project schedules, developing cost estimates, and developing communications and risk management plans
• Conduct space feasibility and utilization studies and prepare reports on findings; recommend changes in space assignment and assist management in the identification of problems, trends, or future space needs and make recommendations
• Support capital projects to ensure equipment/fixture solutions are implemented into the manufacturing area in an effective & and timely manner (includes aiding in the FAT, installation, commissioning, validation, and other related on-boarding activities); activities could include authoring User Requirement Specifications, Functional Requirement Specifications, Design, equipment specifications, troubleshooting guides, & work instructions/job aids; successful implementation will involve building up a strong working relationship with vendors and all the manufacturing process stakeholders
• Examine, design, and implement industrial-improved processes and solutions
• Identify, plan, and implement key projects to improve quality, reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve cycle time by reducing wasted time, rework, etc. using site SME knowledge
• All other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• Master's degree in an Engineering discipline with at least five (4) years of experience as a Process, Chemical, Mechanical, or Reliability Engineer in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required; OR Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline with at least four (5) years of experience as a Process, Chemical, Mechanical, or Reliability Engineer in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required; OR with Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline with at least seven (7) years of experience in a Project Engineer, Project Manager or Construction Superintendent role required;
• Requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
• Ability to speak, listen and smell effectively;
• Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents, visual troubleshooting of equipment, and use of a computer monitor screen;
• May be required to fulfill requirements for operation of a motorized vehicle (vision, hearing, physical limitations) or use of a respirator;
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-40 pounds;

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 
• Diverse, inclusive culture 
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 
• 152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Community engagement and green initiatives 
• Generous 401K match 
• Company match on donations to organizations
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 
• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness 
• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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