Jones Healthcare Group – Where Innovation Meets Purpose!
Why this Role Matters
If you thrive on leading complex projects that bring innovative pharmaceutical and packaging solutions to market, this role is for you. If you’re energized by collaborating across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver high-impact customer solutions, you’ll excel in this position. If you enjoy translating technical requirements into actionable plans while driving compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, you can make a meaningful impact here.
As Project Engineer, you’ll lead the execution of new business initiatives, capital investment projects, technical transfers, and tooling implementation for the Packaging Services business unit. You’ll play a critical role in driving projects from concept through commercialization while partnering with cross-functional and cross-site teams to ensure successful delivery aligned with customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and operational goals.
What You’ll Be Accountable For:
Project Leadership & Execution
- Lead cross-functional and cross-site teams in the successful execution of capital projects, new product launches, technical transfers, and operational improvement initiatives
- Develop, execute, and monitor project plans to ensure projects are delivered on scope, on schedule, and within budget
- Provide regular project updates and communicate progress related to scope, schedule, risks, and budget to key stakeholders
- Support new product launches through PLT, PQ, and technical transfer activities aligned with customer commercialization timelines
Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Serve as the primary liaison between customers, suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and successful project execution
- Translate customer requirements into detailed technical specifications and actionable engineering deliverables
- Build strong working relationships across Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Operations, and external partners to support project success and customer satisfaction
Engineering, Tooling & Technical Expertise
- Lead the sourcing, evaluation, implementation, and validation of new tooling, equipment, and production capabilities
- Participate in technical investigations, raw material evaluations, and process assessments to identify optimal manufacturing and packaging solutions
- Provide engineering guidance to ensure products, processes, and systems meet stakeholder expectations and applicable regulatory requirements
- Develop and implement standardized work procedures to improve consistency, efficiency, and operational performance
Compliance, Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, Health Canada, FDA, and internal Quality Management Systems
- Create and execute validation documentation, change controls, and GMP documentation practices related to equipment and facility projects
- Identify opportunities for operational, process, and compliance improvements through customer discussions, trend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support and promote Health, Safety, and Environmental programs to maintain a safe and compliant workplace
Leadership & Team Support
- Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to project contributors and cross-functional teams
- Foster collaboration and accountability across multiple departments and sites to achieve shared project goals
- Support a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence
What You’ll Bring:
- Degree or diploma in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field; P.Eng. designation and Lean Manufacturing certifications are considered strong assets
- 5+ years of progressive experience within pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments in a project leadership capacity
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical or medical device packaging processes, equipment, and technical transfer activities
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects from planning through execution and commercialization
- Experience working with regulatory agencies including Health Canada, FDA, and Ministry of Labour requirements
- Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to apply data-driven decision-making and industry best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning
- Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends when required to support customer needs and project deadlines
Why Join Jones Healthcare Group
At Jones, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of healthcare packaging with purpose and care. We take pride in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.
You’ll find opportunities to grow your career, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a company that’s been trusted by brands and healthcare providers for over a century.
Learn more about us here: www.joneshealthcaregroup.com
Total Rewards
We’re offering a competitive compensation in the range of $90,000 – $125,000 per year. Pay will be determined based on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Some additional benefits we have offer are:
- A values-led culture: From the Inside Out: Ingenuity, Nimble, Supportive, Inclusive, Driven, Empathetic
- RRSP program – match up to 5% of your earnings
- Comprehensive benefits program
- Healthcare spending account
- Vacation and floater days
- Special local discounts
- Employee and family assistance program
- Referral bonuses
- Education reimbursement program
- Colleague appreciation events
- and more!
This posting is for an existing opportunity within our Engineering team.
Apply today and make a real difference with our team!
Jones Healthcare Group may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. If you have questions about this process, please contact our HR department.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All candidates interviewed for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their last interview.
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As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Jones Healthcare Group will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Jones Human Resources department at 1.800.265.9093 about your needs, and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
For all feedback on equity and accommodation needs, please also contact the Human Resources department.
