Project Engineer III- Life Sciences

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready for your next adventure?

At OFD Life Sciences, innovation isn’t just a buzzword, it’s our foundation. We are a purpose-driven company with six decades of expertise in freeze-drying technology. Best known as the makers of Mountain House© meals, we are experts in advanced lyophilization solutions that can help people around the world live healthier lives. Our headquarters in Albany, Oregon sits at the crossroads of science and nature, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that fuel bold ideas and innovative breakthroughs. We're driven by a commitment to quality, creativity, and continuous improvement, and we're always looking ahead to what's next. We’re proud of our legacy, but our future is even more exciting. If you're passionate and ready to advance our Life Sciences capabilities, OFD Life Sciences isn't just a place to work, it's where your adventure begins.

We’re looking for a Project Engineer III to join our Facilities and Engineering department. This position scopes, plans, and manages capital projects to provide new equipment and capabilities to our company assets with a focus in growing our pharmaceutical process capabilities.  The ideal candidate is supportive cross functionally with R&D / Technical Services, Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance and other teams, while ensuring compliance with process safety, product, and environmental regulations.

You will get to :

• Execute all aspects of capital projects as assigned, including cost estimates, scope definition, capital appropriation requests, design specifications, bidding, budget management, contractor management, installation, and start-up.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with qualified contractors, vendors, and fabricators to support project execution.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new technologies and equipment solutions to enhance operations.
• Provide technical support to R&D, manufacturing, and maintenance teams to optimize lab, processing, and packaging systems, as well as structural modifications.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, USDA, FDA, UBC codes, and applicable SQF and ISO programs.
• Utilize asset management software to track new assets, maintain accurate records, analyze data, and leverage historical insights to guide future project decisions.

We are looking for someone who has :

Thriving together : Your OFD Total Rewards and Benefits :

At Oregon Freeze Dry, we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That’s why we offer a competitive total rewards package aimed at supporting the health, financial security, and overall wellbeing of you and your family.

Oregon Freeze Dry is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We value diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees.   Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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