Senior Process Engineer

ValSource Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ValSource Inc. is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead and support various Process Engineering programs within Pharmaceutical and Biotech facilities. This role focuses on managing teams and projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with industry standards.

Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in Process Engineering, with at least six years of relevant experience and a degree in an Engineering discipline. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment on important client projects across the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in Process Engineering or relevant fields.
• Expertise in engineering standards like ASME, ISO, NFPA, NIST.
• Knowledge in multiple Process Engineering fields like Vaccines or Biologics.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary teams to drive projects through capital phases.
• Provide clear technical leadership and expertise in Safety and Quality assessments.
• Coordinate with vendors and ensure completion of design specifications.

Skills

Process Engineering

Technical leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

PLC

Job description

Senior Process Engineer – Commissioning, Qualification, Validation and Process Engineering

ValSource is currently looking to identify experienced and technically skilled leaders in Process Engineering to support a variety of exciting projects with clients throughout each of our regions in the US. This is a key part of strengthening ValSource’s role in front‑end Engineering and enabling end‑to‑end support for our clients.

Responsibilities

We are seeking passionate and energetic leaders with initiative to support clients’ Process Engineering programs for Pharmaceutical and Biotech GMP Manufacturing facility systems and equipment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Report to ValSource Regional Process Engineering or Area Manager but operate with independent drive and judgment day‑to‑day at client site and with staff team to act in the client’s best needs.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams with representatives from Process Engineering, Automation, CQV and others to drive projects through capital management phases from Concept Design, through Detailed Design and Execution.
• Provide clear technical leadership and expertise to lead teams through Safety assessments (PHA, HAZOP and LOPA) and Quality assessments (development of CIP/SIP strategy, automation development and GMP design review).
• Demonstrate strong organization, technical writing and communication skills. Coordinate succinctly and effectively with management and reporting team to drive clear and timely decision making. Manage budgets and costs within proscribed limits.
• Ensure the thorough completion of the following process‑specific activities:
  • Vendor collaboration: build productive relationships to deliver complex equipment in a timely manner.
  • Listen and translate clients’ operational requirements to a hard design; document these needs in User Requirements and Equipment Specifications to onboard a Vendor.
  • Review Vendor design specifications and submittals to ensure best practice client and industry standards are translated into the physical design.
  • Ensure clear communication and prioritization of needs for Structural, Civil, HVAC, Electrical & Construction groups.
  • Lead FAT execution at vendor sites, representing the client. Act as facilitator, supervisor and safety lead ensuring client safety and quality standards are upheld.
  • Lead and oversee execution phase for the Process Team with CQV team, ensuring thorough testing of all requirements and demonstration of system functionality.

Requirements / Experience

The individual will be a Process Engineering lead at a client site, representing ValSource and the client. We are seeking talented individuals that have demonstrated the following skillset:

• Minimum of six (6) years of Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical support group or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or Master’s) in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering or very closely related Engineering/Science discipline.
• Knowledge and expertise in the application of engineering standards (i.e. ASME, ISO, NFPA, NIST).
• Technical expertise in one or multiple of the following Process Engineering fields:
  • Vaccines
  • Biologics
  • Single Use Technology
  • Hygienic design
  • CIP
  • Clean Utilities
  • Automation (DeltaV or PLC) development
  • Containment
  • API or Fill Finish

Preferred

• Experience working with DeltaV or equivalent Automation system
• Experience with Pull Planning/Last Planner system for scheduling.
• Experience providing end‑to‑end project support (from Process Design, through to end of Execution or Equipment Turnover).

Equal Employment Opportunity

ValSource is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or veteran status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States at hiring/onboarding. ValSource participates in E‑Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Other Information

These career opportunities are full‑time positions with ValSource. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship. We do not accept unsolicited applications or resumes from third‑party staffing agencies, independent contractors, or recruiting vendors.