Vessel Designer

ABEC; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ABEC seeks a Vessel Designer to lead the design, development and release of pressure vessel assemblies for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. You will utilize Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to create 3D models, drawings and BOMs, ensuring compliance with ASME/BPE standards and project specifications.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and in a team, with occasional travel to support customer projects and site activities.

Qualifications

• Level 6/7 degree in Computer Aided Design or equivalent.
• 1-year postgraduate in drafting and design.
• Knowledge of 3D parametric CAD.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel).
• Detail oriented with drafting standards, design fundamentals and fabrication processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Domestic and international travel is required.
• Team-oriented and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Work in a professional team-based office environment and meet date-driven customer-focused commitments.
• Review and comprehend customer-generated specifications and requirements.
• Create/maintain design documents with technical support from project engineering and management.
• Create/maintain component BOM documentation with support from project engineering and management.
• Create/maintain drawings per customer specifications including 3D models, detail drawings, and BOMs.
• Create and maintain project files using departmental resources and best practices.
• Provide manufacturing support related to published designs and released design documentation.
• Generate as-built design documentation using input from operations for Quality.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to travel when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Computer Aided Design

Postgraduate drafting/design

3D parametric CAD knowledge

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Syteline ERP

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Company Background

ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry for over 50 years. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximise productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilisation systems.

Position Summary

Vessel Designer works under the direction of the Vessel Design Manager. They will utilise independent judgment to perform the day‑to‑day project duties of designing, developing and releasing deliverables (including detail & assembly drawings and related bills‑of‑material) used in the fabrication of equipment for services, pilot, and commercial scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing (primarily pressure vessel assemblies for fluid & gas handling and motorised agitation systems). Primary responsibility involves generating design plans utilising Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD software. This position requires a high level of attention to detail along with the ability to develop a strong understanding of the ASME/BPE Bioprocessing Equipment design standards.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a professional team‑based office environment and meet date‑driven customer‑focused commitments.
• Review and comprehend customer‑generated specifications and requirements.
• Create / maintain design documents with technical support from project engineering and project management, as needed.
• Create / maintain component BOM documentation with support from project engineering and project management, as needed.
• Create / maintain drawings per customer specifications consisting of however not limited to 3D models, detail drawings, and bill of materials.
• Create and maintain project files using departmental resources and best practices.
• Provide manufacturing support related to published designs and released design documentation as required.
• Generate “as‑built” design documentation using provided input from operations and provide them to the Quality department as needed.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to travel when required.

Qualifications

• Level 6/7 degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting or equivalent.
• 1‑year postgraduate in drafting and design.
• Knowledge of 3D Parametric CAD.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; including Word and Excel.
• Detail oriented with a solid understanding of drafting standards, design fundamentals, and related fabrication processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to multi‑task.
• Must work well both independently and in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.
• Domestic and international travel is required.
• Other work as assigned to support projects and / or customer expectations as needed.

Desired Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to carry a project from conception to production.
• Prior experience using Autodesk Inventor.
• Prior experience using Autodesk AutoCAD 2D/3D.
• Experience with ERP software for item and bill‑of‑material creation; Syteline preferred.
• Experience with ASME /BPE Bioprocessing Equipment standards.