Process Architect

KBR; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks a Process Architect to apply expertise in pharmaceutical facility layout, GMP-adherent design, and operational functionality. You will optimize material and personnel flows while supporting expansion and long-term maintainability, collaborating with engineering and operations teams across large capital programs.

The role requires deep knowledge of GMP requirements, cleanroom zoning, and multidisciplinary project execution for facilities exceeding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of GMP facility planning or design experience supporting pharma/biotech/vaccine facilities.
• Experience with cleanroom zoning, manufacturing adjacencies, and contamination control.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical facility design principles and GMP requirements.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on capital projects >$500M TIC.
• Preferred PMC/Owner’s Representative experience for >$1B TIC.
• Knowledge of FDA, EMA, ISPE standards.
• Experience with facility programming and operational readiness planning.
• Familiarity with CQV and validation requirements.
• Professional registration or relevant industry certification.

Responsibilities

• Optimize material, personnel, and operational flows.
• Support facility expansion, maintainability, and operational performance goals.
• Coordinate facility planning activities across engineering and operational teams.

Skills

GMP facility design

Cleanroom zoning

Contamination control

Capital project management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

FDA/EMA/ISPE standards

Owner’s Representative experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical discipline

Tools

CQV

Job description

Title:

Process Architect

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is seeking a Process Architect to provide specialized expertise in pharmaceutical facility layout, manufacturing adjacencies, cleanroom zoning, material and personnel flow, contamination control strategies, and operational functionality. This role ensures that facility designs meet current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements while supporting efficient manufacturing operations, future expansion, and long-term maintainability.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Optimize material, personnel, and operational flows.

• Support facility expansion, maintainability, and operational performance goals.

• Coordinate facility planning activities across engineering and operational teams.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.

• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting GMP facility planning or design supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or vaccine manufacturing facilities.

• Experience with cleanroom zoning, manufacturing adjacencies, and contamination control.

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical facility design principles and GMP requirements.

• Experience successfully working with multidisciplinary project teams on capital projects in excess of $500M TIC.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Prior experience within PMC or Owner’s Representative organizations for capital projects in excess of $1B TIC.

• Knowledge of FDA, EMA, ISPE, and industry design standards.

• Experience supporting facility programming and operational readiness planning.

• Familiarity with CQV and validation requirements.

• Professional registration or relevant industry certification.

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

KBR Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.