Senior Project Engineer

Framingham/Worcester, MA Manufacturing/Production/Operations Job SummaryDescription: Under the supervision of the Director, performs engineering studies and project design work as assigned. Project work consists of all phases from initial conceptual studies, developing detailed construction drawings, managing construction to project closeout. Activities are related to the installation of new facilities and/or modification and replacement of existing equipment to improve performance, functionality, quality, maintainability and/or to effect cost reductions. This is a ladder position reporting to a Director of Engineering. Incumbents work for the Fairfax, Newark, Westborough, and or Waltham sites.Incumbents are responsible for effecting capital improvements to Headquarters facilities, Research and Development facilities or Production facilities. They directly affect profitability by developing and implementing solutions to business space and equipment requirements.Incumbents may be responsible for projects varying in costs up to $4M. Major Responsibilities· Maintain expertise in assigned discipline as required to support the needs of the assigned client base. · Develop business case, project execution plans, project proposals, EP’s, IP’s for assigned projects. · Acquire and maintain general knowledge in multiple disciplines as required to manage complex projects. · Oversee architect and engineering design. · Assess Engineering Department initiatives. · Assign complex engineering problems to outside consultants. · Manage the procurement for facilities, equipment, supplies and services for assigned projects. · Manage start up and commissioning requirements for assigned projects. · Develop, review and provide direction for specifications, standards, guidelines and technical documents as required. · Develop and write project, engineering and investment proposals. · Develop and utilize key project performance indicators and benchmarks. · Ensure projects are designed and built in compliance with all company standards, SOP policies and guidelines, and that all design and construction complies with all Regulatory Agencies, Safety, Health and Environmental codes and regulations. · Ensure timely reporting of accidents, unsafe acts and defective equipment to his/her supervisor. · Estimating and scheduling. · Functional supervision over Interns, and Project Engineers. · Identify and authorize technical training requirements for Production/Operations/Maintenance personnel. · Interface with all levels of management and employees to gather information and provide strategic guidance for projects and/or initiatives. · Interface with local government and approval agencies. · Lead cross-functional teams. · Provide concise and accurate documentation for all assigned projects. · Manage all aspects of change control for assigned projects. · Manage and comply with validation requirements for assigned projects. · Manage capital projects consistent with the current Capital Investment Guidelines and Expense Project Management Procedures. · Manage the development of basis of design, detailed plans, proposals, schedules, cost estimates and construction documents working with tenants, Facilities Management personnel, architects, engineers, space planners, interior designers, and other professionals as needed on large and complex projects. · Lead master planning and development in assigned area of responsibility. · Provide input for the CAP Program. · Forecast capital spends. · Forecast depreciations. · Recommend and approve projects for improvement of existing practices and conditions to increase performance, reduce costs, improve working conditions, eliminate safety hazards and/or improve functionality. · Respond to emergency conditions and/or project work as required during off hours. This may include other site critical systems not currently assigned. · Scope development and programming. · Survey the pharmaceutical industry to identify production and distribution equipment, methods used by other companies and evaluate their potential application to AstraZeneca processes. · Manage troubleshooting and solving ongoing Maintenance and/or Operational problems requiring engineering input. · Troubleshooting and solving design, construction and logistical issues · Provide input to goals and objectives of the engineering group aligned to organizational goals. · Participate and approve in the planning, development and maintenance of Engineering group operating policies, guidelines and procedures.ResponsibilitiesMinimum Requirements· Bachelors Degree related to Science/Engineering · 5 years with full Project Engineering AccountabilityPreferred Background· 7 years with full Project Engineering Accountability · Professional Engineering license We want you to build a balanced life at AstraZeneca. Your career is just one part of that. We offer competitive salaries, rewards and recognitions for your invaluable time and efforts. We also bring you all the things you need to for your life outside of your work: generous health and welfare benefits flexible scheduling child care programs learning and development opportunities fitness centers and other personal conveniences At AstraZeneca, we put people first. Whether it’s the patients we help or the employees who make everything we do possible. AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. Visit AstraZeneca’s Online Recruitment Center to complete a profile and apply Click here to see all "AstraZeneca" opportunities EMAIL THIS JOB TO A FRIEND Learn more about AstraZeneca