Principal Project Engineer
Brooklyn Park, MN - USA
Job Summary
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Primary Duties
- Develop evaluate and implement engineering solutions to highly complex problems.
- Role is accountable for all phases and project lifecycle requirements including but not limited to developing and controlling project business case justification scope budget schedule quality risk procurement resources project information and communications. Typically these are complex projects which exceed $10M.
- Support site strategy and objectives by successfully executing projects to ensure timely supply of products to patients and value to our shareholders.
- Role will primarily serve as Project manager but may also serve as Engineering Lead for smaller simple projects. For large complex projects role is expected to serve as Project Manager only.
- Responsible managing and executing multiple simultaneous high-quality projects on time and budget.
- Responsible for the successful execution of both CAPEX and OPEX projects.
- Lead and direct cross-functional project teams with multiple workstreams.
- Serve as project manager and/or Engineering Lead on projects which may exceed $10M.
- Develop evaluate and implement engineering solutions to complex problems.
- Lead project team responsible for technical engineering deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams P&IDs System Specifications and Functional Specifications.
- Drive the development and improvement of site project procedures tools and templates (Organizational Process Assets).
- Provide technical and project management mentoring to less experienced engineers.
- Support developing and tracking of department and site CAPEX metrics.
- Work under limited supervision independently planning and prioritizing work.
- May provide day to day work direction to contingent workers and mentor lower level engineers.
- Complete mandatory training within required timeframe.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
- 7 years as an engineer or technical project manager.
- Preferred Licensure- Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE)
- Preferred Licensure- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Direct experience with the validation operation support and/or design of cGMP manufacturing systems such as bioreactors centrifugation chromatography filtration Clean-in-Place clean utilities HVAC electrical and/or automated systems.
- Experience leading and directing cross-functional project teams of more than 10 project team members.
- Experience developing cost estimates budget control project scope definition task/team supervision procurement project closeout and all aspects of capital project execution.
Key Skills Abilities and Competencies
- Record of success in leading capital projects as project manager or discipline lead with experience in Technology Transfers.
- Individual must be capable of performing assignments that have loosely defined objectives and turn objectives into actionable deliverables.
- Proficient in the application of project management methodologies.
- Ability to organize and present technical communications without assistance.
- Proficient computer skills and be experienced using MS Office software (Word Excel and PowerPoint) and MS Project.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented cross-functional environment.
- Ability to direct and manage multiple project teams of high complexity.
Complexity and Problem Solving
Internal and External Contacts
Other Job Requirements
Physical Demands:
- In general the position requires a combination of sedentary work and working throughout a manufacturing facility.
- May occasionally climb ladders.
- May be required to lift up to 25lbs.
Other / Travel Requirements:
- May require occasional off-shift or weekend hours to support project execution.
- May occasionally be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments. This may include safety shoes safety glasses aprons face shields lab coats full body gowns booties hair nets and gloves and hearing protection. Removal of makeup and jewelry would also be required at times.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Brooklyn Park MNU.S. Base Salary Range:
$103500.00 - $162690.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
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About Company
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