Sr. (Lead) Mechanical Engineer - Life Science

6 Degrees Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a senior Lead Mechanical Engineer for its Boston-area office, focusing on pharmaceutical and biotech facilities. You will lead a mechanical group of about ten, design HVAC and process systems in cGMP spaces, and act as engineer of record on complex projects.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with process, electrical, architecture, and commissioning teams, and engage with clients to support proposals and business development in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Significant mechanical design experience on pharma/biotech facilities with hands-on cGMP work.
• Working knowledge of cGMP HVAC requirements including cleanrooms and pressurization.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC and process support systems for cGMP spaces.
• Design central utility systems such as chiller plants.
• Perform load calculations and equipment selection, and write specifications.
• Serve as engineer of record and review the mechanical team's work.
• Mentor and develop engineers in the group.
• Collaborate 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

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Project coordination

cGMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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