Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!
Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Why you’ll love working at Axogen:
• Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives
• Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire
• Educational assistance available for all employees
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Referral incentive program
Axogen Mission and Business Purpose
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.
Job Summary of the Sr. Construction Engineer
The Sr. Construction Engineer is responsible for coordinating and overseeing capital construction projects to ensure they are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, GMP requirements, and quality standards. This position serves as a technical resource during all phases of construction, collaborating with project managers, contractors, architects, engineers, operations, quality, EH&S, and facility teams to resolve engineering and construction challenges while ensuring successful project delivery.
Requirements of the Sr. Construction Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction management, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction engineering, project engineering, or related experience preferably in a regulated industry such as medical devices, biologics, tissue-based products, or pharmaceuticals.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects of varying size, complexity, and lifecycle stage.
• Knowledge of design and construction process and methods, materials, engineering principles, and project management practices.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations, commissioning and qualification practices, and change management processes within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office).
• Experience with engineering and construction software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Primavera P6, Bluebeam
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (preferred).
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders, and navigate active construction sites for extended periods.
• Ability to perform field inspections in various weather conditions.
• Capability to bend, kneel, crouch, and access confined or elevated work areas when required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Visual acuity sufficient to review construction drawings, inspect work quality, and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to travel between project sites as required.
Responsibilities of the Sr. Construction Engineer
The specific duties of the Sr. Construction Engineer include but are not limited to:
• Provide engineering support for capital construction projects from conceptual planning through commissioning and project closeout.
• Review project designs, drawings, specifications, and construction documents for accuracy, constructability, GMP compliance, potential utility impacts, and adherence to applicable engineering standards
• Identify impacts to facility utilities and coordinate with facility maintenance team to develop and execute required modifications, outages, and mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, Operations, Quality, EH&S, and regulatory agencies to define project requirements, scope, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Support change control processes, impact assessments, and documentation associated with facility modifications in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Coordinate construction activities within active manufacturing environments while minimizing operational disruptions and maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget and resource; communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections to verify work quality, safety compliance, and adherence to approved designs and specifications; identify and resolve technical issues, construction conflicts, and field design changes.
• Prepare and manage engineering documentation, RFIs, submittals, design revisions, and construction records.
• Support procurement activities through review of material specifications and evaluating contractor proposals.
• Ensure construction activities and methods comply with GMP requirements, local, state, and federal codes, environmental regulations, and applicable site safety and quality procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, operational excellence and continuous improvement across all project activities.
Working & Environmental Conditions
• Combination of office and field-based work environments.
• Regular exposure to active construction sites, including varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and high-visibility clothing.
• Occasional evening, weekend, or extended work hours may be required to support project schedules and deadlines.
• Compliance with all company safety policies, site-specific requirements, and applicable regulatory standards is mandatory.
Location
913 Industrial Drive Place, Vandalia, OH 45377
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Benefits/Compensation
This position is eligible for an annual bonus.
Benefits offered for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance, as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions.
Salary Range
$95,000—$115,000 USD
Company Statements
Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing, vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements, as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.
As AI is becoming a common tool throughout the application process, we want to be clear about its appropriate use at Axogen. Using AI to support resume writing, research or interview preparation is perfectly acceptable, provided the content is accurate and genuinely represents your qualifications and skills. For other key parts of your interview process, however, it is important that the ideas, communication, and work you share reflect your own voice, experiences, and thinking. We ask that you participate in our live interviews and complete any assessments without AI assistance unless instructions explicitly indicate otherwise or a specific exception is discussed and approved in advance. This approach ensures fairness, celebrates your individuality, and allows your authentic perspective to shine. Behaviors that do not align with these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if later discovered. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to learning about the unique contributions only you can bring to Axogen.
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