Project Manager - Engineering and Life Sciences EquipmentJoin a team delivering critical equipment and process systems used in the production of life saving medicines and therapies worldwide. We are expanding our Project Management team to leave diverse, high-impact engineering projects from kickoff through final customer acceptance.In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams, oversee project execution, and serve as a primary customer contact while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to specification.Why Join UsWork on meaningful projects that support the manufacturing of life saving pharmaceutical and biotech productsLead a wide variety of technically challenging and highly customized projectsCollaborate with experienced engineering and operations professionalsGrow your career in an innovative, mission-driven environmentWhat You GetCompetitive salary based on experienceTravel Per Diem Pay3 Weeks Paid Vacation and 10 Paid Holidays Per YearIndustry leading 401K plan (40% match!)Company paid life insuranceCollege tuition benefit programEmployee Referral ProgramWhat You'll DoLead complex engineering projects from start to finishManage project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and change controlCoordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and operations teamsServe as a primary customer contact throughout the project life cycleReview technical specification, P&IDs, and project requirementsDrive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiativesWhat You'll BringBachelor's degree in Engineering7–10 years of post-graduate professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years involving project management responsibilitiesExperience managing industrial, process, or manufacturing equipment projectsProficiency with Microsoft Project and interpreting AutoCAD P&ID drawingsStrong communication, leadership, and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentAbility to travel as required.Help deliver the equipment behind tomorrow's breakthrough medicines – and make a direct impact on people's lives around the world!*This is a full-time onsite role located at ABEC's Wilson, NC facility*Company Background: For over 50 years, ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC's unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity.
ABEC's products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, and stainless steel and single use bioprocess equipment, including bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.Benefits include: Medical, dental and vision insurance (Day 1), 3 weeks Paid vacation, Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!), 10 Paid Holidays, Company paid life insurance, College tuition benefit program, Employee Referral ProgramRequirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Biotech Eng., Chem. E., ME, or Metallurgical/Materials Eng.), 7–10 years of post-graduate professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years involving project management responsibilities. Able to develop detailed cross functional schedules utilizing Microsoft Project.
Able to read and interpret AutoCAD P&ID Drawings. Able to work with controls engineers to ensure the mechanical system installed will function properly. A successful candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to work well with a team, as well as be self-reliant and independent when necessary.
Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus. Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.