Senior Process Engineer- SME-Life Sciences

About the position

Wood is recruiting for a Process Engineering Subject Matter Expert to join its Life Sciences business. This opportunity is hybrid, requiring the candidate to work at either the Morrisville, NC or Plymouth Meeting, PA offices a minimum of three (3) days per week. We are looking for a professional who has extensive knowledge and expertise in the Life Sciences sector. The SMEs are known for their ability to provide expert advice, guidance, and support. They possess years of experience and formal education in their subject area, and are responsible for providing expert level knowledge and advice, acting as a resource to others within Wood and prospective or active clients.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and advice to stakeholders on the development and design of projects
• Participates in the generation of leads, proposals and client interviews for new projects
• Provides guidance and advice to stakeholders on business development, sales, and marketing in Life Sciences
• Conducts research and analysis to support Wood's goals and objectives
• Develops and delivers training programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of employees
• Communicates technical solutions and requirements to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Tests and evaluates the impact of technical solutions on Wood's operations
• Provides expert advice on compliance and engineering standards
• Contributes specialized knowledge to improve processes and documentation
• Supports project management activities by providing expert advice, guidance and active participation when necessary

Requirements

• An advanced degree(s) in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or Mechanical Engineering; PhD preferred
• Minimum of 20 years of direct Life Sciences experience and at least 30 years of overall industrial experience
• English is their primary language, highly competent in verbal and written communications, other languages are a plus
• Has participated in being mentored by an industry leader and can mentor 1 to 4 members of the Wood's staff
• Active participation in at least one (1) recognized technical/professional Society: ISPE, PDA, ASME, BPSA, BPOG, ASTM or ISO
• Has the skills to work in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and Power point; understands Share Point and Teams; and can review projects in Revit
• Has the background and experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and process simulation (Schedule Pro, Super Pro and FlexSIM, Ansys) and can direct modelling of processes within these platforms
• Highly motivated and a self-starter requiring minimal supervision
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Has held a Committee Chairman position and/or participated on the Board of Directors of a technical/professional Society
• Has written and published articles pertinent to Life Sciences within the past 10 years
• Has participated in formal presentations in Life Sciences within the past 10 years
• Has taught at a college or University class(es) in Life Science subject(s)
• Holding patents in equipment or methods relative to Life Sciences is a plus

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Life Sciences sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession