Project Engineer I

Department: Engineering

Location: Summerville, SC

Description

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

The Project Engineer I ensures that all necessary components, tasks, and resources are capable of meeting established quality standards and goals. This position supports department operations to ensure compliance with cGMP and OSHA regulations, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as meeting production goals.

Duties and responsibilities are commensurate with the experience level of the Project Engineer and by assignment from Engineering Manager. At times Project Engineers may be required to manage small to large cross functional teams to complete their assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute assigned Engineering projects.
• Develop detailed project schedules and communicate project progress to leadership.
• Collaborate with different departments at Thorne to ensure timely completion of project tasks.
• Create detailed equipment specifications working with Engineering, Maintenance and Suppliers/Vendors.
• Support Senior Engineers in creating detailed Request for Quote (RFQ) documents for Engineering projects.
• Generate detailed plant layouts for production lines in AutoCAD and build consensus with Operations.
• Support equipment installations including utilities, start-up testing and commissioning.
• Work with Controls Group to generate detailed strategies for Process Monitoring & Controls.
• Collaborate with Validations Group to plan and help execute equipment validations such as IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Create detailed specifications and execute Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT, SAT).
• Generate solid models and detailed drawings for custom parts, spare parts, tooling as part of projects.
• Research and maintain knowledge of new manufacturing technologies as applicable to Thorne and provide executable recommendations to leadership.
• Calculate project costs in details and compile budget for planning and justification purposes.
  
  

Production Support responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Support continuous improvement projects if assigned.
• Perform machinery troubleshooting if designated as Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Complete SOP / Change Control generation & review.
• Coordinate with Production Department to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Identify gaps in equipment capabilities and recommend alternatives.
• Provide technical support and advice as required in response to process and equipment problems to other groups as requested by the Engineering Manager.
  
  

Additional Operations Support that may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Evaluate data and provide reports to management on a variety of topics as requested.
• Support general operations concerning AutoCAD and SolidWorks drawings as directed.
• Coordinate with vendors concerning raw material problems and solutions as directed.
• Support Corrective Action responses to various production related problems as directed.
  
  

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with documented combination of education and experience readily available.
• At least 1+ years’ hands-on experience in Project Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or another relevant field in an FDA-regulated environment is preferred.
• Experience in Plant Expansion, Automation, High Speed Packaging Lines or similar projects is a plus.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
  
  

Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is trusted by 47,000+ health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com.

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