Process Engineering Department Manager

Barry-Wehmiller • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

BW Design Group is hiring a Process Engineering Department Manager to lead process engineering design work within its Architecture/Engineering Process Practice. The manager will work with technical specialists, subject matter experts, and clients to deliver consistent, accurate solutions, including for life sciences and other regulated manufacturing environments. The role includes leading and developing process engineers and designers, overseeing design quality and regulatory compliance, supporting client development, and coordinating complex solutions across the firm’s facility, utility, process, automation, and construction management practices. Travel may be needed to complete projects.

Requirements

• 10 or more 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.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Travel as needed to complete projects.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience as a process engineering design manager.
• Subject matter expert knowledge of cGMP regulations and standards.
• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Professional Engineering license.

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 standards and 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 that onsite work is proceeding according to design.
• Present the firm’s process capabilities, propose technical solutions to client needs, and develop full-scope proposal efforts.
• Build relationships across the practice and market sector to integrate technically correct operational solutions across 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.
• A highly flexible career path.

What This Job Offers

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