Manager, Mechanical Process Engineering 5486

Tier4 Group; Washington (District of Columbia, WA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Overtime pay

Profit sharing

PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Tier4 Group is seeking a Manager, Mechanical Process Engineering to lead a growing Life Sciences practice focused on pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing projects. This leadership role blends technical expertise with client engagement and team development.

You will oversee a multidisciplinary engineering team, support complex project execution, and contribute to strategic growth while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13 years of process engineering experience in pharma/biotech/life sciences manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of consulting engineering experience supporting facility, utility, and process system design projects.
• Experience preparing construction documents and technical specifications for regulated manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to lead technical teams and manage projects in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Life Sciences Process Engineering group.
• Provide technical leadership for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and GMP-regulated projects.
• Drive project performance related to scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Mentor, develop, and support engineering staff through coaching and career development.
• Manage project staffing and resource allocation to ensure appropriate technical expertise.
• Maintain and enforce quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Assist with business development, client meetings, and scope creation.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve engineering standards and execution processes.
• Serve as SME for life sciences process engineering projects.
• Research and interpret applicable regulatory requirements and standards.
• Prepare engineering analyses, design documentation, and project reports.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team development

Client engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree in Biotechnology

Job description

Title: Manager, Mechanical Process Engineering (Life Sciences)

Schedule: Hybrid with 2 days onsite each week

About the Opportunity:

Our client is seeking a Manager, Mechanical Process Engineering to lead a growing Life Sciences engineering practice focused on pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing projects. This leadership role combines technical expertise, operational management, team development, and client engagement.

In this role, you will oversee a multidisciplinary engineering team, support complex project execution, contribute to strategic business growth, and serve as a technical resource for process engineering initiatives. You’ll have the opportunity to influence project outcomes, mentor engineering professionals, and support clients operating in highly regulated environments.

About the Organization:

Our client is a well-established engineering and technical services firm that supports clients throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design through implementation and operational support. The organization serves highly regulated industries and is recognized for delivering practical engineering solutions, technical expertise, and strong client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Life Sciences Process Engineering group while ensuring alignment with company standards, quality expectations, and business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance related to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and GMP-regulated process engineering projects.
• Drive project performance related to scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Mentor, develop, and support engineering staff through coaching, training, performance management, and career development initiatives.
• Manage project staffing and resource allocation to ensure appropriate technical expertise is assigned to project work.
• Maintain and enforce quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and support workforce planning activities.
• Assist with business development efforts, including client meetings, facility assessments, proposal development, scope creation, and engineering fee estimates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership and other business units to establish and improve engineering standards, best practices, and execution processes.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for life sciences process engineering projects.
• Research and interpret applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and engineering codes.
• Prepare engineering analyses, technical studies, design documentation, and project reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Advanced degree in Biotechnology or a related field is preferred.
• NCEES Model Law Engineer and/or NCEES Record preferred.
• Minimum 13 years of process engineering experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 5 years of consulting engineering experience supporting facility, utility, and process system design projects.
• Experience preparing construction documents and technical specifications for regulated manufacturing facilities.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing:
  • o Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • o Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • o Equipment specifications
  • o Piping specifications
• Demonstrated ability to function as a technical leader for process and utility system design projects.

Preferred Experience:

• Pharmaceutical validation, commissioning, qualification, and quality systems.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, risk management practices, and GMP manufacturing operations.
• o Purified Water and Water for Injection (WFI) systems
• o Process waste systems
• o Process gases and specialty utility systems
• o Clean utility infrastructure
• Familiarity with manufacturing and laboratory equipment such as:
• o Bioreactors
• o Mixing systems
• o Chromatography equipment
• o Filtration systems
• o Single-use technologies
• o Controlled-temperature storage systems
• Development of User Requirement Specifications (URS).
• GMP equipment planning and equipment lists.
• Process utility demand calculations and system sizing.
• Facility planning and process layout development for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cell therapy, or related manufacturing environments.
• Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation support, including IQ/OQ/PQ activities.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to perform site visits and field investigations as needed.
• Willingness to travel periodically to client locations.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with regular office presence.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-development capabilities.
• Base Salary: $160,000 - $185,000, depending on experience
• Eligible for overtime compensation
• Annual performance and profit-sharing incentive opportunities
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match

Additional Benefits:

• Opportunity to lead impactful engineering initiatives within the life sciences sector
• Flexible work environment and scheduling options
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Tuition assistance and industry association reimbursement programs
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization