Project Engineer, Senior
- Bothell, WA
- $124,320-170,940 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
We are hiring a Project Engineer to join our team at AGC Biologics’ Bothell, WA site. This role will manage and execute capital and strategic projects across manufacturing, engineering, and facilities to support business growth. The Project Engineer will work cross-functionally to coordinate resources, lead project teams, and ensure compliance with cGMP and FDA regulations in a biopharmaceutical environment. This position requires strong project management skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.Location: Bothell, WA
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
Compensation: $124,320 – $170,940Essential Job Duties / ResponsibilitiesAct as liaison between Operations, Technical Services, and Quality to coordinate project activities involving manpower, equipment, and facility spaceLead project teams to develop plans, align resources, and deliver results meeting project scope, schedule, and budgetMonitor key project metrics and track resource utilization and forecastsEnsure adherence to company, site, and FDA regulations, with a focus on cGMP complianceManage project documentation, including plans, reports, and deliverablesParticipate in capital budget planning by proposing, justifying, and prioritizing projectsOversee and resolve technical issues or changes during project executionProvide regular project status updates to stakeholders and leadershipSupport facility and process design, technology transfer, and startup activitiesMentor cross-functional engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, automation)Collaborate with Reliability Engineering to improve preventative maintenance programsLeadership SkillsStrong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExcellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging with multi-level audiencesAbility to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and drive independent decision-makingQualifications
Required:Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Biotechnology Engineering8+ years of relevant engineering and project management experience in biopharmaceutical or cell and gene therapy manufacturingProven ability to manage capital projects up to $10 millionWorking knowledge of GMP documentation, facility and equipment validation, and process optimizationExperience with process transfer and scale-up methodologiesProficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS softwareStrong technical writing skills for reports and SOPsPreferred:PMP certificationLean Six Sigma certificationExperience with upstream/downstream unit operations such as centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, bioreactors, CIP/SIPExperience with cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility design and constructionOur culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on and give us a quick Like on !AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.