Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer – Life Science (Boston)

Software Placement Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Boston is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead its mechanical group on life science projects, including cGMP spaces, cleanrooms, aseptic processing, and central utility plants.

You will mentor and develop engineers, review designs, serve as engineer of record, coordinate with process, electrical, architecture and commissioning teams, and work directly with clients to support proposals and project delivery.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Significant mechanical design experience on pharmaceutical/biotech facilities with hands-on cGMP work.
• Knowledge of cGMP HVAC requirements, cleanroom classification and pressurization.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers; client-facing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and process support systems for cGMP spaces incl. cleanrooms and aseptic processing areas.
• Design central utility systems such as chiller plants.
• Perform load calculations, equipment selection, and specification writing.
• Serve as engineer of record and review the mechanical team's work.
• Mentor and develop engineers within the group.
• Work directly with clients and support proposals and business development.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, architecture, and commissioning teams.
• Support construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, and site visits.

Skills

Professional Engineer license

Leadership

Client engagement

ISPE Baseline Guides familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Software Placement Group in Boston is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead its mechanical group on life science projects, including cGMP spaces, cleanrooms, aseptic processing, and central utility plants.

You will mentor and develop engineers, review designs, serve as engineer of record, coordinate with process, electrical, architecture and commissioning teams, and work directly with clients to support proposals and project delivery.