You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer who will be responsible for supporting upgrades and development of existing packaging equipment and specifying new manufacturing equipment within the facility. The role involves working with various packaging equipment, including fill/seal equipment, blister fillers, cartoners, and labeling equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects of varying size and complexity related to pharmaceutical packaging equipment.
• Perform new equipment justification and set project budgets.
• Determine whether to manufacture in house or utilize integrators, based on size and complexity of project.
• Set project schedules and ensure deadlines and budgets are being met.
• Define and execute experiments and factory acceptance tests as required.
• Create user requirement specifications, equipment change control documentation, bid documents, and testing requirements.
• Create drawings and bills of material packages as needed.
• Review vendor quotations and participate in vendor selection.
• May create and execute validation documents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetic industry.
• Solidworks, Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in Solidworks, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving capabilities.
• Teamwork and independent working abilities.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.