Merck · 4 hours ago
Engineering Project Manager
USA - Delaware - Millsboro (Intervet)
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$87K/yr - $137K/yr
5+ years expMerck is a leading global healthcare company, and they are seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead project teams in the design of new facilities and manage construction activities. The role involves directing engineering activities associated with biological manufacturing and providing technical support for biotech manufacturing equipment and processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Creates an effective project team and leads it
Works with Manufacturing to trouble shoot and evaluate process equipment issues
Works with Manufacturing Operations and R&D to determine new process requirements
Prepares engineering estimates / budgets for new or modified facilities, equipment and processes
Drafts capital requests to obtain financial approval
Responsible for preliminary engineering and feasibility studies to ensure equipment is safe, reliable and accomplishes the needed tasks
Prepares and manages purchase orders for contractor services or equipment
Performs technical reviews / evaluations of contractor proposals and recommends the contractor who is most qualified for the required task(s)
Works with outside contractors to establish a project schedule to ensure construction start and completion time
Responsible for start-up verification and testing of projects to meet customer needs
Works with compliance to create an effective validation plan
Creates and communicates project plans, identifies milestones and critical tasks, and monitors performance against plan
Responsible for capital project drawings, modifications and alterations of any equipment installed to be added to any existing drawings or correct as built
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma (required)
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Experience in plant engineering and a manufacturing environment
Proven project and construction management capabilities
Experience in FDA, EU or USDA regulated environment
Good equipment / process trouble shooting skills
Ability to work hands on / day to day with production personnel and contractors
Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience
Accountability
Architectural Engineering
Biopharmaceutical Operations
Change Management
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Technology
Construction Project Management
Data Analysis
Equipment Qualification
GMP Guidelines
GMP Validation
Hazard Analysis
Industrial Engineering
Leadership
Maintenance Supervision
Management Process
Manufacturing Process Improvements
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Metallurgy Science
Process Qualification
Project Management
Project Management Engineering
Risk Management
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering – Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Science / Management, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
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