Sr. Process Engineer, Life Science

BW Design Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group is looking for a Senior Process Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves leading process engineering activities for life sciences projects and requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Candidates should possess a BS degree in chemical, mechanical, or bioengineering. The salary range for this position is $120,000–$160,000 annually, depending on the candidate's background and location. A strong emphasis is placed on communication skills and process system design knowledge, with opportunities for professional development and travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in pharmaceutical and biologics process system engineering/design.
• Experience with FDA and EMA regulatory standards.
• Willingness and ability to travel for project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Guide process engineering team on client life sciences projects.
• Develop process flow diagrams and construction documents.
• Facilitate design coordination with various systems.

Skills

CIP/SIP knowledge

Pharmaceutical system design

Excellent communication skills

AutoCAD knowledge

Process control methodologies

Education

BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Bio Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

What You’ll Do

• High energy and collaborative Process Engineer or Senior Process Engineer who will work with and guide our process engineering team on a broad range of client life sciences projects. This role may require leadership at client sites.
• Process mechanical design as part of multi-discipline project teams in an A&E environment.
• Executes process system engineering from conceptual/planning to final/detail design phase on a wide range of projects from system enhancements or unit operation optimization through all-new greenfield construction.
• Works closely with Client personnel including Manufacturing, Facilities and Maintenance, Quality, and Validation to ensure systems are designed in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Process mechanical design of processes and equipment used in the manufacture of sterile product within the pharmaceutical, biological, and medical device industries.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) preparing energy and mass balances, conducting cycle time and bottleneck analysis, equipment selection, sizing and specifications, utility requirements matrix, and gap analysis, etc.
• Understanding and development of process construction documents including piping & instrument diagrams (P&IDs), equipment general arrangement drawings, piping plans inclusive of orthographic and isometric drawings, operator access platform and equipment support drawings, line lists, tie‑in lists, installation specifications, bills of material (BOM), scopes of work, etc.
• Interfaces with OEM’s/vendors as needed to accomplish equipment sizing and selection.
• Directs the work performed by CAD designers.
• Facilitates design coordination with controls/automation, utilities, and building systems.
• Provides onsite support as needed during system testing, start‑up, commissioning, and qualification.
• Develops project scopes and assists with preparation of proposals for engineering/design services as well as complete constructed solutions.
• Stays abreast of new and emerging technologies, and current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical and biologics process system engineering/design experience.
• Knowledge and design experience including CIP/SIP, Support Equipment (Washers, Autoclaves, Lyophilizers), and High Purity Water Systems (WFI and RODI).
• Working knowledge of process definition means and methods including identifying process unit operations required.
• Experience with FDA and EMA regulatory standards.
• Familiar with process control methodologies, types of control valves and instrumentation, developing functional specifications, and comfortable working with automation engineers.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, interpersonal skills and ability to interact with our valued team members and clients.
• Computer skills including AutoCAD (basic), Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project (basic). Familiarity with 3D modeling, computer-based hydraulic analysis and process simulation software skills are considered a plus.
• Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not be limited to: project installation and start‑up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, or conventions, etc.
• BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Bio Engineering is preferred but consideration will be given to other engineering degrees based on actual project experience.

Our Culture and Commitment

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Sr. Process Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world‑class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you’re on the path to becoming a Sr. Process Engineer but you’re not quite there yet? We’d love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

The approximate pay range for this position is $120,000–$160,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.