SR Engineer, Projects

Description

This position has the responsibility for assisting and implementing capital projects and large-scale expense/repair projects in line with the strategic plan of the company as directed by the business. These projects will include the construction/renovation of facilities, installation of equipment or implementation of new processes. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage capital and expense projects.
• Working with Project Manager identify, define, evaluate, and select key and ad hoc project team members required to ensure project success.
• Research and implement project tasks in support of projects managed by others.
• Communicate effectively with Project Manager, site management, end users, project team members, supporting departments, and all project stakeholders.
• Research potential projects to determine feasibility of project, to provide data for projects in the corporate investment intention and investment Application format. These projects may be for any department within the company.
• Assist in the preparation of contract documents for purchase and/or construction purposes. Obtain quotations based on contract documents. Prepare purchase and appropriation requests as needed for projects. Works with Sourcing team to develop contract documents in support of construction projects.
• Work with consulting firms used in design of projects. Assist in the review of contract documents produced by consulting firms to verify adherence to project scope and technical expectations. Manage project accounting for consultant contract.
• Give input to support development of capital budget, such as identifying project scope and cost.
• Coordinate project activities to minimize effect on production schedules, employee relocations, and personnel safety. Communicate project progress to affected parties and other interested groups.
• Manage project finances to assure most effective use of available funding. Track project finances to assist the Finance Department. Justify and initiate change orders.
• Complies with all safety and environmental guidelines, procedures, training, practices, permit conditions, and internal notification of any safety and environmental events.
• Support and engage with the overall continuous improvement strategic initiatives by actively participating in all continuous improvement activities, ideas and change management processes
• Performs other job-related tasks and/or projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Engineering.
• PR engineer license - EIT or PE - is preferred, but not required.
• Between four to five (4-5) years of experience in pharmaceutical, bio-sciences or medical devices industries.
• Experience with Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Project Manager, MS Project).
• Lean Six Sigma know-how and skills is highly preferred.
• Technical writing skills.
• Project management skills including communicating verbally and in writing, planning, scheduling, organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating project activities.
• Presentation and training skills.
• Communication skills in Spanish and English (technical), written and verbal.
• Understand and practice basic financial & accounting methods and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical & medical devices regulations and good manufacturing practices is preferred.

• Experience working in SAP environment is highly desired.
• SolidWorks, AutoCad and Creo experience is a plus.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.