Lead Process Engineer, Design

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Full-time remote work available

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking an experienced Chemical/Process Engineer to lead process design efforts for pharmaceutical manufacturing projects in the United States. You will develop PFDs, material and energy balances, P&IDs (AutoCAD), and design utility systems while ensuring cGMP compliance and safety standards.

The role requires at least 10 years in engineering with 5+ years in process design, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years engineering experience with at least 5 in process design; pharma/biotech exp preferred.
• Understanding of cGMP and its implications for design and equipment specs.
• Ability to develop PFDs, material and energy balances, P&IDs, and utility system designs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of independent work.
• Willingness to travel 5–20% and work in safety-sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop process design deliverables: PFDs, material and energy balances.
• Design utility systems and estimate requirements for new processes.
• Prepare P&IDs (AutoCAD) including CIP/SIP for critical utilities.
• Improve existing facilities and automate where appropriate.
• Specify equipment and instrumentation; prepare performance data sheets.
• Support tools and innovation: process simulators and intelligent P&ID systems.
• Lead process engineering activities within projects and guide the team.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure delivery.
• Contribute to additional engineering assignments as required.

Skills

10+ years engineering experience

5+ years process design

cGMP knowledge

Process design expertise

PFDs and energy balances

P&IDs design (AutoCAD)

Equipment specifications

Analytical problem solving

Independent project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel 5-20%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Accountabilities:

• Develop process design deliverables: Prepare conceptual engineering documents, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), material balances, and energy balances for manufacturing processes.


• Design utility systems: Estimate utility requirements for new manufacturing processes and design utility generation and distribution systems to support facility operations.


• Prepare process and utility P&IDs: Develop Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), preferably using AutoCAD, incorporating control strategies and Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) functions where appropriate. Prepare P&IDs for critical utilities, including Water for Injection (WFI), USP Purified Water, and Clean Steam.


• Improve existing facilities: Conduct engineering studies to expand, improve, or automate existing manufacturing facilities, working independently with limited supervision.


• Specify equipment and instrumentation: Develop equipment specifications and performance data sheets to support process design and implementation.


• Support engineering tools and innovation: Use and contribute to the development of internal design and production tools, including process simulation software and intelligent P&ID systems.


• Lead process engineering activities: Take ownership of process-related workstreams within large projects or manage the process engineering scope of smaller projects, providing technical guidance to the wider design team.


• Collaborate with clients and colleagues: Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure project alignment and successful delivery.


• Contribute to special projects: Support additional engineering assignments and project activities as required.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.


• Professional experience: At least 10 years of engineering experience, including a minimum of five years in process design. Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries is preferred.


• Regulatory and technical knowledge: Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and their implications for process design and equipment specifications.


• Process engineering expertise: Ability to develop process flow diagrams, material and energy balances, P&IDs, utility system designs, and equipment specifications.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to evaluate manufacturing processes, conduct engineering studies, identify improvement opportunities, and develop practical technical solutions.


• Project ownership: Ability to manage process engineering deliverables independently, coordinate technical activities, and support projects from conceptual design through implementation.


• Communication and collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.


• Travel and transportation: Willingness and ability to travel approximately 5-20%, or as required by assigned projects. Extended client-site assignments and overnight stays may be necessary. Reliable transportation and the ability to commute routinely are required.


• Physical capabilities: Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl when required; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and climb ladders as needed.


• Work environment and safety: Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with varying conditions, comply with strict cleanroom gowning protocols, and follow client-site safety requirements. This is a safety-sensitive role that includes work in non-administrative areas such as construction, manufacturing, packaging, research, and process operations.


• Interview requirements: Availability to participate in interviews either in person or virtually, with video required for virtual interviews.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: Annual salary range of $113,000-$150,000, depending on experience, skills, and education.


• Remote work flexibility: Full-time remote work is available for this position.


• Professional development: Opportunities to expand technical expertise through complex process engineering and life sciences manufacturing projects.


• Collaborative environment: Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering professionals and engage directly with clients on technically challenging assignments.


• Additional benefits: Specific details regarding healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and other employee benefits are not provided in the supplied job description.