Design - Lead Engineer, Process-SS

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to design and implement manufacturing processes and supporting utilities from development to commercial production in pharmaceutical settings. You will develop PFDs, material and energy balances, and P&IDs (preferably in AutoCAD), assess utility needs, and support project teams with process simulations and CIP/SIP standards.

Travel will be required; you must have at least 10 years in engineering with 5 in process design and a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years engineering experience with at least 5 years in process design, preferably in pharmaceutical/biotech.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Knowledge of cGMPs as they affect process design and equipment specification.
• Willingness to travel based on project location.

Responsibilities

• Produce Process Flow Diagrams and Material & Energy Balances.
• Estimate utility requirements and design utility systems.
• Create P&IDs with controls strategy and CIP/SIP.
• Develop specifications and data sheets for equipment.
• Support design team and project execution across phases.
• Build relationships with clients and IPS team.

Skills

Process design

P&ID development

Project coordination

cGMP compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Process simulation

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Process Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing manufacturing processes and supporting utilities on a scale that can range from developmental pilot plant to full commercial production. Ideally, the candidate has process design and operations experience in pharmaceutical facilities, which could include Biologic, Vaccine, API (organic synthesis), oral (OSD) and parenteral (Aseptic) drug products.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce conceptual design deliverables such as Process Flow Diagrams and Material and Energy Balances.
• Estimate utility requirements for new manufacturing processes, design utilities generation and distribution systems.
• Generate Process P&IDs (preferably on AutoCAD) that include controls strategy and CIP/SIP functions, if appropriate. Also, generate P&IDs for critical utility systems, such as WFI, USP Purified water and Clean Steam.
• Perform engineering studies for expanding, improving or automating existing facilities with limited supervision.
• Produce specifications and performance data sheets for process equipment and instrumentation.
• Make use of and participate in development of company design and production tools, including process simulation and smart P&IDs.
• Assume ownership of the process-related aspects of a portion of a large project or an entire small project, and provide technical support to the design team.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients and members of the IPS design team.
• Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS /WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years engineering experience and a minimum of 5 years in process design, preferably in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Knowledge of cGMP's as they affect process design and equipment specification.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY

• Travel based on the project location.
• This position is a safety sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research or other "non-administrative" areas.

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES

• Must exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit by consistently seeking new opportunities to add value to the organization. Must strive for excellence in all aspects of job performance.
• Must approach their work enthusiastically with a contagious energy and drive that shows everyone they love what they do.
• Must display creativity and innovation by continually working to improve solutions, tools, methods and service delivery system.
• Must conduct oneself with an uncompromising commitment to the welfare of our clients and each other. Must act in an ethical, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Must exhibit the ability to build and sustain long term relationships of mutual value through teamwork.
• Must be driven to succeed and committed to goal attainment.

About Us

IPS-Integrated Project Services is a global leader in developing innovative and cost effective solutions for the engineering, construction, commissioning and qualification of complex pharmaceutical and biotech research and manufacturing facilities. With technical expertise spanning R&D to pilot-scale to large-scale production, our team specializes in the technology, trends and regulatory environment to successfully deliver capital projects and improve operations. For over thirty years, we have applied unique LEAN methodologies throughout the project life cycle, continually finding ways to do things better and more efficiently, delivering higher quality and controlling costs. Headquartered in Blue Bell, PA, IPS is a multi-national company with over 1,500 professionals worldwide and offices in California, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Brazil, Canada, China, Ireland, Singapore, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom and four locations in India. Visit our website at www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

IPS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans (M/F/D/V).