Project Engineering Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide the Project and Process Engineering teams in selection, prioritization and execution of critical projects while ensuring alignment with company’s key objectives and goals.
• Hire and retain a high-performing technical team and create a positive, collaborative and safe work environment.
• Develop comprehensive business cases and acquire leadership approvals on CapEx projects.
• Develop detailed project schedules and communicate periodic project progress to leadership.
• Collaborate with different departments at Thorne to ensure timely completion of critical project tasks.
• Create detailed equipment specifications working with Engineering, Safety, Maintenance and Suppliers/Vendors.
• Create detailed Request for Quote (RFQ) documents for large and complex projects.
• Review and compare competing bids from vendors and suppliers and negotiate the best technical solutions for Thorne.
• Lead and manage equipment installations including utilities, start-up testing and commissioning.
• Work with the Controls Group to generate detailed strategies for Process Monitoring & Controls.
• Collaborate with Validations Group to plan and help execute equipment validations such as IQ/OQ/PQ
• Create, review and update as necessary foundational engineering systems for Engineering Drawings, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Project Management, Risk Management and other similar systems.
• Review detailed plans with project teams and help execute Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT, SAT) including any offsite travel in support of the qualification processes. 
• Provide guidance, develop and mentor junior Engineers as well as function as the delegate for the Engineering Director.
• Research and maintain knowledge of new manufacturing technologies as applicable to Thorne and provide executable recommendations to leadership.
• Calculate project costs in detail and compile budgets for planning and justification purposes.

• Support company-wide continuous improvement projects.
• Perform machinery troubleshooting if designated as Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Expert level SOP / Change Control review for technical documents if necessary.
• Identify gaps in equipment capabilities and recommend alternatives to meet production targets.
• Provide technical support and advice as required in response to process and equipment problems.

• Evaluate technical data and provide reports to management on a variety of topics as requested.
• Support operations with AutoCAD layouts/drawings and design SolidWorks models as directed.
• Perform Corrective Action responses to various audit or production related problems as directed.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with documented combination of education and experience readily available. 
• 7-10 years’ hands-on experience in Project Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering in an FDA-regulated environment is highly preferred.
• Experience in Plant Expansion, Automation, High Speed Packaging Lines or similar projects is a plus.
• Must be highly skilled and hands-on with SolidWorks with extensive background in mechanical designs and guiding Project Engineers in solving difficult design challenges.
• Must be able to create work-cell and production line layouts in AutoCAD, then present & build consensus.
• Must be able to compile detailed project timelines in MS Project and actively manage resource allocation.
• Must be able to guide and lead cross-functional teams in developing PFMEAs at a SME level.
• Prior experience in working with and mentoring junior Engineers or Engineering Interns is required.
• Ability to acquire the necessary knowledge in all areas of manufacturing, including: Mixing, High Speed Encapsulation, Low Speed Encapsulation, Bottling (capsule and powder), Labeling, production components, raw materials and product powders. 
• Ability to evaluate the proper balance of quality, cost and production output to make solution and goal-oriented decisions yet be able to distinguish high risk decisions that should be taken to the proper level of management when the risks to quality, cost and production are significant.
• Build, develop, motivate, and engage high performing teams and work cross-functionally.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities