Lead Mechanical Engineer, Pharma Equipment

SP Industries Inc.; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

SP Industries, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of pharmaceutical equipment, driving innovation and delivering high‑performance, compliant solutions.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, apply CAD and simulation tools (SolidWorks, ANSYS), and coordinate with R&D, manufacturing, QA, and regulatory affairs to ensure reliable products on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in mechanical engineering roles within pharma/medical device with equipment design focus.
• Proficiency in CAD software and simulation tools.
• Strong regulatory understanding (FDA cGMP, ISO 13485, ASME BPE).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving projects end-to-end.
• Excellent problem-solving and applied engineering ability.
• Effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record delivering compliant, high-quality products on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical components and systems for pharmaceutical equipment, from concept to production.
• Conduct analyses, including structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics simulations, to optimize performance and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, QA, and regulatory affairs to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems into final products.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and support testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities.

Skills

Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

SP Industries, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of pharmaceutical equipment, driving innovation and delivering high‑performance, compliant solutions.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, apply CAD and simulation tools (SolidWorks, ANSYS), and coordinate with R&D, manufacturing, QA, and regulatory affairs to ensure reliable products on schedule and within budget.