Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Biopharma Process Systems (Hybrid)

ZETA GmbH; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Coffee

Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Benef

401K with 5% employer match of annual

Travel & Training

Hybrid Work Schedule

Job summary

ZETA GmbH in King of Prussia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design activities for biopharma client projects, driving development of advanced process systems for upstream processing, downstream purification, and cell therapies.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead design reviews, ensure GMP and ASME BPE compliance, and collaborate across cross‑functional teams to deliver robust mechanical solutions.

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.
• Strong understanding of sanitary design, materials, welding, and fabrication methods.

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.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD modeling

Mentoring & leadership

GMP/ASME knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ZETA GmbH in King of Prussia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design activities for biopharma client projects, driving development of advanced process systems for upstream processing, downstream purification, and cell therapies.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead design reviews, ensure GMP and ASME BPE compliance, and collaborate across cross‑functional teams to deliver robust mechanical solutions.