Lead Process Engineer, Microarray Patch Manufacturing

Terrestrial; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrestrial Bio, Inc. is seeking an innovative, collaborative Process Engineer to lead the technical development of our microarray patch manufacturing process in Woburn, MA, with a move to Allston in November 2026.

You will drive development strategies, partner with automation engineering, and mentor engineers to scale manufacturing for next-generation therapies. You will apply quality-by-design, DoE, and data analytics to create predictive models, while ensuring GMP-compliant operations and

Qualifications

• Experience using quality-by-design to develop quantitative models for process development.
• Strong DoE design and data analysis skills.
• Hands-on experience scaling microscale drug delivery or medical device processes.
• Experience operating under GMPs in late-stage or commercial settings.
• Experience leading teams of engineers and managing tech transfers; CMC familiarity.
• Background in process development for biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, or combination products.

Responsibilities

• Contextualize process tradeoffs and define a robust development strategy for early and late phase programs.
• Partner with other functions to assess automated manufacturing equipment and analytical techniques.
• Lead a team of engineers and technicians to meet future technical needs.

Skills

Quality by design

DoE (Design of Experiments)

Data analysis & visualization

Microscale drug delivery processes

GMP experience

Project management

Tech transfers

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PAT

Analytical instruments

CMC documentation tools

Job description

Terrestrial Bio, Inc. is seeking an innovative, collaborative Process Engineer to lead the technical development of our microarray patch manufacturing process in Woburn, MA, with a move to Allston in November 2026.

You will drive development strategies, partner with automation engineering, and mentor engineers to scale manufacturing for next-generation therapies. You will apply quality-by-design, DoE, and data analytics to create predictive models, while ensuring GMP-compliant operations and