Lead Mechanical Engineer — Biotech & Pharma Facilities

KingRecruitingServices; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer in the Boston area to direct mechanical design for pharma/biotech projects and lead a team of about ten engineers. The role covers HVAC, cleanrooms, aseptic processing, and central utility systems, with coordination across process, electrical, architecture, and commissioning teams.

Requirements include a Professional Engineer license and a B.S. in mechanical engineering, plus significant cGMP pharma/biotech design experience and mentoring

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license.
• Significant mechanical design experience in pharma/biotech facilities with cGMP exposure.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers; comfortable working with clients; ISPE Baseline Guides familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design on pharma/biotech projects and mentor a team of ~10 engineers.
• Design HVAC and central utility systems, perform load calculations, write specifications.
• Serve as engineer of record and review the mechanical team’s work; coordinate with multi-discipline teams.
• Support proposals, client interactions, and business development; assist construction administration and site visits.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

ISPE Baseline Guides

Job description

KingRecruitingServices seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer in the Boston area to direct mechanical design for pharma/biotech projects and lead a team of about ten engineers. The role covers HVAC, cleanrooms, aseptic processing, and central utility systems, with coordination across process, electrical, architecture, and commissioning teams.

Requirements include a Professional Engineer license and a B.S. in mechanical engineering, plus significant cGMP pharma/biotech design experience and mentoring