Project Engineer

You are here: Homepage Careers Jobs at SHL Medical Project Engineer Project Engineer North Charleston, United States of America Full-time (100%) Mid senior level SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues. Job Overview This role is embedded in the Operations Engineering group at our new state-of-the-art device manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. Together with the rest of the team, you will drive and support our packaging technology, automation, materials, specifications, suppliers, and testing. You will work closely with other key stakeholders, both locally and globally, to improve packaging approach for reliability and cost. Along with owning local packaging technologies, this role as a Project Engineer will allow for support of other projects within the department, as well as ownership of non-packaging specific engineering projects. Main Responsibilities Primary SME for automated and manual packaging equipment, materials, and processes, from internal packaging/transportation goods to final cartoning, palletization, storage, and shipping Collaborate with production technicians, quality representatives, maintenance, and engineering peers to improve process & equipment reliability for the core packaging steps to meet all customer, business & regulatory requirements Lead the local development of improvement plans, including identifying alternative packaging methods, new equipment, and working with our internal intralogistics engineers on site packaging technology integration Interface with global counterparts to ensure consistent specifications, materials, and packaging approach Lead and support troubleshooting and issue resolution of packaging related shop-floor challenges, deviations and non-conformances As a project engineer, support team members on automated manufacturing equipment and system projects Lead non-packaging specific manufacturing projects, coordinating internal/external resources, providing technical input where necessary, and delivering robust solutions against determined budgets and timelines Manage technology transfer (receiver function) of new products and processes into mass production Work with engineering peers to ensure packaging methods and technologies are compatible with SHL's internal Automated Storage and Retreival System (ASRS) and automated Pallet Warehouse (PWH) Support acceptance testing and validation activities as necessary Promote use of new technologies and industry-leading trends. Provide highest level of technical expertise Performs other related duties as assigned. Skills and Qualification Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent education/experience Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in industry working on packaging solutions Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks preferred) Knowledge of common problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies

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(nice to have) Experience working in the medical device (or similarly regulated) industry Experience translating customer requirements to internal specifications Ability to self-manage complex engineering projects with support from colleagues and management Statistical analysis knowledge, including an understanding of how to execute Design of Experiments (DoE) We Offer Competitive compensation package Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization Please note that SHL is a drug free employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of various preemployment screenings, including, but not limited to, a drug test, employment verification, reference checks, and a criminal background check. For more information on SHL Medical, please visit: shl-medical.com Apply now How we hire We like to keep things simple and efficient. Once you've applied, it may take up to three weeks to review your application and get the first call with a recruiter. Our recruitment process is focused on allowing you to show your personality, experience and competencies while giving you a great sense of who we are. Learn more Grounded in belonging, we strive for excellence With almost 6,000 employees of 77+ different nationalities, we take pride in the inclusive and collaborative environment we have built - one where a true sense of belonging fosters meaningful exchange and shared growth. Together, we invest in our future to maintain our leadership position in self-injection solutions. Why join us? How we work Learn more about us Our teams Our teams Explore the teams driving our success. Our locations Our locations Check out our hubs and discover their unique story. You might be interested in... Process Engineer - Metal Forming North Charleston, SC, US Mid senior level Full-time (100%) Konstrukteur (LCA) Kuessnacht, CH Entry level Full-time (100%) Manufacturing Engineer - Molding Automation Zug, CH Mid senior level Full-time (100%) All vacancies