Process Engineer

Veg Group; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Process Engineer to provide day-to-day process engineering support in a regulated pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing environment.

You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Maintenance to improve process performance and lead troubleshooting and improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of process/manufacturing engineering experience in pharma/biotech, strong GMP and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Bioengineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of process/manufacturing engineering experience in pharma/biotech or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong GMP, change control, deviations, CAPA, and engineering documentation experience.
• Ability to analyze technical data and translate findings into practical solutions.
• Excellent technical writing and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day process engineering support to manufacturing and engineering operations.
• Evaluate process performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, capacity, quality, and operational performance.
• Lead or support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations related to manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
• Develop and implement engineering solutions to address process and equipment issues.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, system modifications, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and review technical documentation including engineering assessments, specifications, protocols, reports, procedures, and change-control documentation.
• Support equipment and process design reviews, technical evaluations, and implementation activities.
• Coordinate engineering activities with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Automation, Maintenance, and other technical groups.
• Support commissioning, qualification, validation, startup, and turnover activities as required.
• Participate in change controls, deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and risk assessments from an engineering perspective.
• Analyze process and equipment data to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical recommendations and support the development of corrective and preventive solutions.
• Coordinate activities with vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers when required.
• Ensure engineering activities are performed in accordance with GMP requirements, engineering standards, procedures, and safety expectations.
• Maintain clear documentation and communicate project status, technical issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization initiatives within the Engineering organization.

Skills

Process engineering

GMP knowledge

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Bioengineering)

Tools

Automation & process control systems

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) a Pinnaql company is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to provide technical engineering support within a regulated pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing environment. The Process Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to support process performance, equipment and system improvements, troubleshooting, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong technical problem-solving skills, experience working in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments, and the ability to independently manage engineering activities from problem identification through implementation and closure.

Description

• Provide day-to-day process engineering support to manufacturing and engineering operations.
• Evaluate process performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, capacity, quality, and operational performance.
• Lead or support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations related to manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
• Develop and implement engineering solutions to address process and equipment issues.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, system modifications, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and review technical documentation including engineering assessments, specifications, protocols, reports, procedures, and change-control documentation.
• Support equipment and process design reviews, technical evaluations, and implementation activities.
• Coordinate engineering activities with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Automation, Maintenance, and other technical groups.
• Support commissioning, qualification, validation, startup, and turnover activities as required.
• Participate in change controls, deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and risk assessments from an engineering perspective.
• Analyze process and equipment data to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical recommendations and support the development of corrective and preventive solutions.
• Coordinate activities with vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers when required.
• Ensure engineering activities are performed in accordance with applicable GMP requirements, engineering standards, procedures, and safety expectations.
• Maintain clear documentation and communicate project status, technical issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization initiatives within the Engineering organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Relevant process engineering experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or regulated manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, utilities, and engineering principles.
• Experience troubleshooting process and equipment-related issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements, change control, deviations, CAPA, and engineering documentation practices.
• Experience supporting equipment modifications, process improvements, or capital projects.
• Ability to analyze technical data and translate findings into practical engineering solutions.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and priorities.
• 5+ years of relevant process or manufacturing engineering experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Experience supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, validation, and equipment startup.
• Familiarity with process optimization, process characterization, troubleshooting methodologies, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience supporting capital projects and equipment/system lifecycle activities.
• Working knowledge of automation and process control systems.
• Experience working in a highly regulated GMP manufacturing environment.

Key Competencies: Process Engineering | Manufacturing Support | Troubleshooting | Root Cause Analysis | Process Optimization | Equipment & Systems | Technical Documentation | Change Control | CAPA | GMP Compliance | Capital Projects | CQV Support | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Continuous Improvement

At Validation & Engineering Group, people always come first. We believe that when you're empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.

Validation & Engineering Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.