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Wood · 1 week ago

Senior Design Manager, Process Engineering - Life Sciences

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, and they are seeking a Senior Design Manager Process Engineer to join their Life Sciences business. This role involves managing the process engineering team, overseeing quality deliverables, and collaborating with global teams to develop innovative solutions in the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals sector.

ConsultingDeliveryEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingInfrastructure

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage the process engineering team serving a senior leader, mentor, and advocate for the process engineering team

Help support and guide career development, forecast work load, manage discipline budgets and oversee quality of deliverables

Lead a team of process engineers and designers, delegating tasks and monitoring progress of all deliverables and activities, and mentoring and training entry-level engineers

Work closely with the project manager to ensure scope, schedule, budget, change control, and quality parameters are met on the project

Overseeing the preparation of technical specifications for purchased equipment, as well as coordination with equipment suppliers and evaluation of suppliers’ proposals

Coordinate technical efforts between the process team and the architectural, piping, and automation teams on the project, as well as facility teams for civil, structural, electrical, HVAC, and environmental activities

Manage the client drivers for the project, which include capital cost, life-cycle cost, impact on current operations, quality, and schedule

Participate in proposal preparation and budget development

Support business development efforts by acting as process lead in client presentations and meetings

In certain instances, the lead process engineer will be asked to follow the project into the field, providing construction, commissioning, and startup support while leading a team of engineers

Qualification

Process engineering designBiotechnology experiencePharmaceutical industry experienceChemical engineering degreeProject managementLeadership skillsCollaboration skillsWritten communicationOral communicationMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, or pertinent degree and experience

10+ years of progressive experience in process engineering design

Must have focused design experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, as well as plant and process utilities; Experience should include bulk manufacturing and/or fill/finish experience

Experience in the development and maintenance of all process deliverables, including process flow diagrams, piping and instrument diagrams, process timelines, utility analysis and summary, priced equipment list, equipment data sheets and specifications as well as equipment bid evaluations, process descriptions, relief calculations, safety review documents, and instrumentation/automation sequences

Demonstrated understanding of interactions between Process design with MEP design efforts

Ability to collaborate with project team members and client entities, demonstrating the leadership capabilities to insure a successful project

Demonstrated experience working with equipment vendors to provide optimum solutions to equipment design that will meet or exceed client expectations

Capable of coordinating the process design with the piping model

Previous experience managing, developing and encouraging growth for entry-level engineers

Excellent written and oral skills are required

Preferred

P.E. license is not required, but preferred

Benefits

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.

Company

Wood

Glassdoor3.9

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, delivering critical solutions across energy and materials markets.

Founded in 1912

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.woodplc.com

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