Project Engineer

Asahi Kasei

. Lead specification, design, manufacturing, qualification, and implementation of custom and standard capital equipment for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeGlenview • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the specification, design, and implementation of capital equipment for pharmaceutical manufacturing, while managing project requirements and ensuring compliance with Quality Management Systems and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementPharmaceutical ManufacturingQuality Management SystemsTechnical DocumentationCommissioning and Validation

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeProcess Equipment OperationGAMP QualificationFactory Acceptance TestingSite Acceptance TestingTechnical Drawing ReviewComponent SpecificationTroubleshootingUser Manual ConstructionContinuous Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationDetail-OrientedProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityCustomer-Focused

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiopharmaceutical ManufacturingISO 9001:2015Good Manufacturing PracticesProject Scope Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead specification, design, manufacturing, qualification, and implementation of custom and standard capital equipment for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes
Manage customer project requirements from concept through validation while achieving technical, schedule, and budget objectives
Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to select components and oversee equipment assembly
Support commissioning and validation activities, and lead installation, testing, and training at customer sites
Serve as a technical expert and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Own customer equipment projects and provide technical expertise to Project Managers
Review customer specifications and create or review design documents, technical drawings, and specifications
Specify components and materials, considering vendor selection, suitability, availability, price, and lead time
Execute commissioning, troubleshooting, test protocols, GAMP qualification, Factory Acceptance Testing, and Site Acceptance Testing
Construct user manuals and customer-facing documents and review final documentation turnover packages
Supervise packaging of project deliverables for transport
Identify and manage project scope, change orders, schedules, budgets, suppliers, milestones, and quality processes
Serve as primary technical owner and first line of support for assigned customer accounts
Address customer issues and provide training to customers and relevant personnel
Contribute to new product offerings, product designs, technology research, and engineering process improvements
Provide technical training, quotation support, and quality/customer feedback support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to work onsite at our Glenview, IL facility
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Biomedical)
3-8 years’ experience building or operating process equipment (preferably in pharmaceutical industry)
Licensed Professional Engineer not required, but considered a plus
Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015 preferred) and current Good Manufacturing Practices
Awareness of personal strengths, weaknesses, and impact of decisions on wider team, department, and company
Eagerness to learn new technical information, new processes, and new skills
Willingness to assist outside of everyday responsibilities when required
Demonstration of these qualities: energetic, positive, strong interpersonal communicator, detail-oriented, ethics-minded, problem-solver, adaptable, team-oriented, customer-focused, and self-motivated
Travel several times (estimated 3-8 work weeks typical) in a year to visit domestic and international customer sites
Occasional exposure to pressurized liquids, live electrical circuits, and/or chemical solutions requiring proper personal protective equipment (provided)
No immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation with Bonuses
Great health benefits with the company paying over 80% of insurance premiums
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Strong company match to 401(k) contributions
Tuition reimbursement program
Giving Program
Paid Parental Leave