Sr. (Lead) Mechanical Engineer - Life Science

Aspire Talent Solutions; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer in the Boston area to lead the mechanical group on pharmaceutical and biotech projects, including cGMP spaces and cleanrooms. The role involves design of HVAC and central utility systems, and mentoring a team of about ten engineers.

The candidate will hold a PE license, a BS in mechanical engineering, and extensive cGMP experience in cleanrooms and aseptic processing, with strong leadership and client coordination abilities.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Significant mechanical design experience in pharma/biotech with cGMP.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers.
• Client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and central utility systems for pharmaceutical and biotech facilities.
• Lead a mechanical design team of about ten engineers.
• Perform load calculations and equipment selection; write specifications.
• Serve as engineer of record and review team outputs.
• Mentor and develop engineers in the group.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, architecture, and commissioning teams.
• Support proposals and client interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

About our client

Our client is an architecture, engineering, and construction management firm focused on pharmaceutical and biotech facilities. Their work includes process and MEP engineering, process architecture, lab planning, and commissioning and qualification. They are adding a senior mechanical engineer to lead the mechanical group in their Boston‑area office.

The role

The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for mechanical design on the office's pharmaceutical and biotech projects and for a team of about ten. Projects range from renovations and expansions to new construction, including biologics and cell therapy facilities, aseptic processing, and central utility plants.

The position is based in the Boston area.

What you would be doing

• Designing HVAC and process support systems for cGMP spaces, including cleanrooms and aseptic processing areas
• Designing central utility systems such as chiller plants
• Performing load calculations and equipment selection, and writing specifications
• Serving as engineer of record and reviewing the mechanical team's work
• Mentoring and developing the engineers in the group
• Working directly with clients and supporting proposals and business development
• Coordinating with the firm's process, electrical, architecture, and commissioning teams
• Supporting construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, and site visits

What we are looking for

• Professional Engineer license
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Significant mechanical design experience on pharmaceutical or biotech facilities, with hands‑on cGMP work
• Working knowledge of cGMP HVAC requirements, including cleanroom classification and pressurization
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers
• Comfortable working directly with clients
• Familiarity with ISPE Baseline Guides is a plus