Dynamic Senior Project Engineer with 11+ Years of Experience, adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver pharmaceutical projects on time and within budget. Proven expertise in project management and regulatory compliance, achieving significant cost savings through process optimization and vendor negotiation. Recognized for enhancing team capabilities and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Led end-to-end project execution of pharmaceutical process equipment from design, fabrication, installation to commissioning.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams (Design, Production, Quality, and Automation) to ensure timely project delivery within budget and compliance to cGMP standards.
• Prepared and reviewed project documentation including P&IDs, GA drawings, BOM, FAT/SAT protocols, and validation reports.
• Managed vendor development, procurement follow-ups, and technical evaluation of bought-out items.
• Supervised site activities such as equipment erection, utility connections, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Implemented project schedules using MS Project/ERP and monitored progress with weekly status reports.
• Conducted client meetings to gather requirements, provide technical solutions, and resolve project issues.
• Ensured compliance with ISO, ASME, and regulatory standards in all engineering activities.
• Trained and guided junior engineers and technicians in project execution and technical documentation.
• Achieved significant cost optimization by streamlining fabrication processes and supplier coordination.
• Improved shop-floor productivity by 15% by optimizing manpower planning and introducing lean practices.
• Reduced fabrication rework by 20% through stricter quality checks and process standardization.
• Successfully trained and mentored 10+ engineers and supervisors, building a more skilled and independent production team.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams (Design, QA/QC, Procurement) to achieve 95% on-time project delivery.
• Implemented ERP-based production tracking, improving resource utilization and reporting accuracy.
• Enhanced safety compliance on the shop floor, achieving zero major incidents over multiple years.
• Negotiated with vendors and streamlined material usage, resulting in 10% cost savings in production.
Lean / Kaizen initiatives – e.g., “Led a shop-floor improvement activity that reduced downtime by 12%.”
• Training / Mentoring – e.g., “Conducted training for junior engineers and technicians on ERP usage and safety standards.”
• Audits & Compliance – e.g., “Supported ISO/cGMP audits by preparing production and quality records.”
• Best Employee Award – Recognized by management for consistently delivering projects ahead of schedule and within budget.
• Excellence in Project Execution – Successfully led the design, fabrication, and commissioning of multiple turnkey pharma equipment projects.
• Cost Optimization Achievement – Implemented process improvements that reduced fabrication costs by 10% while maintaining quality standards.
• On-Time Delivery Recognition – Maintained a 95%+ on-time project completion rate across multiple client orders.
• Safety Award – Honored for ensuring zero-incident operations in the workshop over multiple years.