Senior Process Engineer - Manufacturing & Capital Projects

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and bilingual Senior Process Engineer to lead complex engineering initiatives across manufacturing operations, pilot plant activities, and capital projects. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in regulated environments (biotech/pharma), strong technical acumen, and a passion for process optimization and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex assignments requiring innovative engineering techniques and cross-disciplinary knowledge.
• Develop and implement engineering policies impacting multiple departments.
• Supervise and mentor engineers, associates, and technicians.
• Serve as a recognized expert in at least one engineering specialty.
• Apply mature engineering judgment to plan and execute projects.
• Develop creative technical solutions to complex problems.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, QA, validation, and facilities teams to define system requirements.
• Manage design projects within budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Coordinate external consultants, architects, and engineering firms.
• Contribute to departmental and project-level budget planning.

Skills

• Advanced problem-solving and applied engineering
• Technical writing and presentation skills
• Validation protocol development and execution
• Equipment-specific expertise and computer literacy
• Project management, scheduling, and budget development
• Leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Ability to manage contractors and vendors
• Financial analysis and resource planning

Requirements

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Engineering OR
• Master’s degree + 2 years of engineering experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree + 4 years of engineering experience
• Preferred disciplines: Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or Biotechnology
• Fully bilingual (English/Spanish)

Preferred Experience

• Engineering support in manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with automation systems and process equipment
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and root cause analysis
• Proven success in CAPA implementation and process troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of cGMP, compliance, and documentation practices
• Effective collaboration with operations, quality, and maintenance teams

Benefits

• 6-months contract with possible extension
• Administrative Shift