Project Engineer

Avantor is looking for a Project Engineer to be accountable for providing engineering leadership and technical support to Avantor’s operations, directly supporting manufacturing. The Project Engineer will be responsible for managing projects from conception to completion, which involves planning, design, and execution while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

This is a full-time position and will be located at our Phillipsburg, NJ office.

How you will thrive and create an impact: 

• Project management - Lead all phases of capital and non-capital projects, from initial scope and feasibility studies to final startup and commissioning.

• Develops and manages project budgets and schedules, tracking key performance indicators to ensure projects are complete on time, on budget, and with the desired outcome.

• Leads and manages project teams throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closure.

• Directs contractors and hourly employees to install equipment, monitor processes, collect data, and make process modifications. 

• Prepares engineering documents such as Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, and heat and material balances.

• Utilizes the Management of Change (MOC) process throughout project timeline. Interfaces with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Marketing, Customer Service, R&T, and customers; participates in routine communication between each of these groups and the business.

• Analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement, including cost reduction, efficiency improvement, safety and quality improvements.

• Provides timely and effective data analysis, root cause analysis, corrective and preventative action execution in response to process trends or out of control data points, or any other issues as they arise. 

• Accountable for tracking process reliability, developing corrective action reports and complaint responses, implement process improvements and corrective actions 

• Develops batch production records/standard operating procedures to ensure Process of Record compliance

• Performs other duties as assigned with or without accommodation 

What we’re looking for: 

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. 

• Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment. 

• Additional Qualifications:

• General knowledge of chemistry and high purity chemical processing/engineering, and microelectronic applications preferred.

• Demonstrated complex problem solving expertise and experience.

• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.

• Demonstrated application of SPC tools and implementation. 

• Working knowledge and experience in distillation and separation purification technologies, chemical synthesis unit operations, process control, environmental control systems, and clean manufacturing.

• Working knowledge of financial/cost systems and standard operating procedures process. 

• Knowledge of Federal and State regulation relative to process safety in a PSM regulated operation.

• Knowledge of FDA, cGMP, ISO 9000 and applicable state and federal environmental regulations.  

• Demonstrated organizational, technical leadership, presentation and communication skills 

• Ability to understand analytical procedures, quantify analytical results, and make adjustments and corrections as needed.

• Strong competency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word.   

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE: 

The Project Engineer reports directly to the site Engineering Manager. They interface with both management and union personnel from various levels.  The Project Engineer works closely with manufacturing, quality, EHS, and maintenance to understanding the processes and implement improvements.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The work environment is a manufacturing facility, and the appropriate PPE will be required in designated areas.   

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.