Process Engineer

Actalent - Conshohocken, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Conshohocken, PA

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Process Engineer will work on-site at a client facility specializing in Human Health Vaccine Manufacturing. This role focuses on developing process solutions for capital expansion projects, conducting commissioning activities, leading HAZOP studies, and implementing risk management strategies. The engineer will optimize manufacturing processes using simulation tools and provide technical support for both upstream and downstream bulk sterilization processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure planned progress with respect to the engineering deliverables for projects, process engineering planning & scheduling, preparation of progress reports, manpower & resource forecasts, and utilize resources effectively & efficiently.
• Provide process design & detailed engineering including performing process simulations, design calculations, process optimization, sizing & selection of equipment for projects.
• Prepare various engineering deliverables (drawings & documents) such as process flow diagrams, P & I diagram, process datasheets, equipment specifications, cause & effect diagrams, control philosophies, shutdown philosophies, and HAZOP studies & reports.
• Facilitate the identification and communication of the root causes of losses in the operation of production equipment and processes.
• Provide the necessary process engineering inputs for capex projects to the other disciplines and other departments.
• Prepare and issue RFIs, evaluate vendor's quotations, clarifications, and perform technical bid analysis.
• Review vendor's documents, drawings, datasheets, specifications and calculations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• At least five years of aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing/engineering experience.
• In-depth understanding and application of cGMP principles, concepts, practices and standards.
• At least three years of upstream and downstream bulk sterile processing experience.
• Understanding of the operating principles of bioreactors, chrome skids, and filtration skids working in a pilot plant.
• Equipment commissioning and/or qualification experience.
• Process Safety Management understanding.
• Excellent client-facing relationship building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Access.
• Willingness to travel regionally and/or nationally throughout the U.S.A.

Nice-to-haves

• Maintenance and Reliability Engineering experience is a plus.