Process Engineering Department Manager

Barry-Wehmiller • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

BW Design Group is seeking a Department Manager - Process to join its Architecture/Engineering Process Practice. The manager will work with industry experts, seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver consistent, accurate, high-quality solutions to clients. The position leads process design work and a team of process engineers and designers, while collaborating across the firm's facility, utility, process, automation, and construction management practices. It also includes client development, proposal support, and building the process design team. Travel is required as needed to complete projects.

The company describes a rapidly growing business and a culture centered on mutual respect, integrity, and interest in individual and collective success. Employees have access to professional development resources and mentorship, including the First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.

Requirements

• 10+ years of process engineering design experience in cGMP, FDA, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing process engineering designs for the life sciences industry.
• Demonstrated ability to present process designs to existing and new clients.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a process engineering design team.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and conducting group presentations.
• Travel as needed to complete projects.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience as a process engineering design manager preferred.
• Subject Matter Expert knowledge of cGMP regulations and standards preferred.
• Master's degree in engineering is a plus.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct process design activities, including process descriptions, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Lead process engineers and designers in executing projects that meet cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure quality through rigorous project quality reviews.
• Review and approve drawings for client and project needs.
• Review submittals, answer RFIs, and direct field visits to verify onsite work is proceeding according to design.
• Present the firm's process capabilities, propose technical solutions, and develop full-scope proposals for client needs.
• Build relationships across the practice and market sector to develop cohesive, technically correct operational solutions, integrating facility, utility, process, automation, and construction management disciplines.
• Build and develop the process design engineering team under the manager's guidance and supervision.

Benefits

• Professional development resources and mentorship, including the First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager