Senior Life Sciences Process Engineer – GMP Facility Design

Sky Mavis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Clayco/LJC Design & Engineering is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of life sciences manufacturing facilities. You will define process requirements, equipment needs, and workflows to inform facility planning and engineered designs for regulated environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, process architects, utilities, mechanical, electrical, automation, and construction teams to translate processes into compliant, efficient

Qualifications

• 10+ years of life sciences manufacturing process engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting at least one major life sciences manufacturing modality (e.g., mAbs, ATMPs, mRNA, vaccines, API, OSD).
• Strong understanding of GMP/GxP environments and regulatory expectations.
• Experience translating process requirements into facility design inputs, equipment layouts, and engineering criteria.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support process definition and design efforts for life sciences manufacturing facilities from early planning through construction support.
• Define process flows, unit operations, equipment requirements, and space needs to support regulated manufacturing operations.
• Develop process narratives, block flow diagrams, and equipment layouts that inform architectural and engineering design.
• Collaborate with clients to understand manufacturing objectives, capacity requirements, product mix, and operational constraints.

Skills

Process engineering

GMP/GxP compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Client coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

PE licensure preferred

Education

Chemical Engineering

Biochemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Clayco/LJC Design & Engineering is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of life sciences manufacturing facilities. You will define process requirements, equipment needs, and workflows to inform facility planning and engineered designs for regulated environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, process architects, utilities, mechanical, electrical, automation, and construction teams to translate processes into compliant, efficient