Junior Process Engineer

Summary/objective:

The process engineer position will work closely with our client in the biotech industry to assist with process-engineering tasks and systems, specifically CIP. Qualified candidates need a minimum of 1 years of experience in an engineering role, ideally within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry and/or food and beverage industry. This role will be fully on-site.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Critically review engineering designs, test plans, and assess risks specifically with sanitary process systems including CIP, piping, and vessals;
• Ensure that projects are implemented in accordance within the agreed scope and time lines and make relevant recommendations to the client;
• Work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary design teams;
• Chair project team meetings and provide technical direction;
• Manage timely completion of tasks per plan without direct supervision;
• Support project management requirements;
• Provide discipline specific input for bid packages and tenders;
• Suggest, contribute and champion initiatives to improve the Engineering Department’s operations and procedures;
• Support positive client interactions and sub-consultant interface;
• Perform data analysis, prepare technical reports, SOPs, and internal and external presentations;

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related fields;
• 1 to 3 years of progressive experience in the area of process design;
• Experience in the function and design of fluid and bulk materials handling processes including preparation of process flow diagrams, heat and material balances and P&IDs, formulation, CIP, Purified Water, aseptic filling, isolators, clean rooms, active ingredients, packaging, fermentation, purification, clean utilities, biological confinement; knowledge of GMPs;

• Experience in the design of sanitary process systems including piping, vessels and CIP systems;
• Familiarity with HACCP, FDA, AIB, USIS and USDA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements;
• Strong leadership, relationship management, and organizational planning and project management skills, in addition to technical knowledge;
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results;
• Knowledge of post-implementation continuous improvement efforts and methodology;
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, listening and interpersonal with the ability to transfer knowledge to others;
• Capability to engage and energize others to reach their fullest potential and performance;
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma;
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite.