Senior Biopharma Mechanical Design Lead

Zeta Inc.

King of Prussia (PA)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Competitive PTO & Vacation

Hybrid Work Schedule

401K with 5% employer match

Job summary

ZETA in King of Prussia, PA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced process systems for biopharma projects, including upstream/downstream and cell therapies. You will mentor junior engineers, ensure GMP and ASME BPE compliance, and collaborate across fabrication, automation, and process teams to deliver robust mechanical solutions on complex projects.

Hybrid work with three onsite days per week; travel up to 15% may be required to support

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
7+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in biopharma or process industries.
Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modeling, design standards, and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

Lead Mechanical Engineering scope throughout the full project lifecycle.
Lead development of complex 3D models, assemblies, and mechanical system designs.
Develop P&IDs, 2D layouts, specifications, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.
Ensure designs comply with GMP, ASME BPE, and relevant engineering standards.
Oversee and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance.
Translate process engineering requirements into robust mechanical solutions.
Lead mechanical design reviews, DFMEAs, tolerance analyses, and risk assessments.
Collaborate with fabrication, automation, and process engineering teams.
Support clients, vendors, and manufacturing teams throughout the project lifecycle.