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Process EngineeringJob Category:
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Wilson, North Carolina, United States of AmericaJob Description:
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As part of the Global Process Engineering team, the Sr. Princ. Process Engineer serves as the recognized technical authority and Subject Matter Expert for device assembly and packaging equipment. This role is accountable for end‑to‑end (E2E) process engineering ownership of device assembly and packaging equipment, from conceptual design, commissioning and qualification, and initial equipment start-up for commercial manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead development and delivery of device assembly and packaging specifications and drawings (URS, data sheets, technical specifications, P&IDs, PFDs) supporting large‑molecule, aseptic biotherapeutic drug product operations
Provide process system ownership and technical leadership for aseptic device assembly and packaging equipment used in biotherapeutic drug product manufacturing
Assess vendor competency and capabilities; review and influence bid documents; and maintain accountability for project development and execution, including system performance
Lead detailed design and development of aseptic device assembly and packaging equipment, collaborating with cross‑functional partners and strategic equipment vendors
Serve as DAP Subject Matter Expert (SME) for large‑molecule, aseptic drug product projects, interfacing with A&E firms, construction partners, and equipment suppliers
Lead and support equipment FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and commercial production line start‑up activities
Resolve complex technical issues during C&Q and ensure system readiness for qualification and commercial operation
Partner closely with Manufacturing, Facilities, MSAT, Quality, Procurement, E&PS, and EHS to align priorities and accelerate execution
Ensure alignment across evolving business needs, applying strong stakeholder and partner management skills
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, aseptic processing technologies, and biotherapeutic regulatory expectations
Apply data‑driven insights and market intelligence to guide technical and strategic decisions
Ensure full compliance with company policies, cGMPs, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Minimum of 10 years device assembly and packaging process engineering and/or capital project execution experience within a large-molecule, biotherapeutic cGMP environment
Strong background in aseptic, large-molecule, biotherapeutic drug product device assembly and packaging principles
Experience leading device assembly and packaging process engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, preferably within capital project execution
Proven ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with cross‑functional stakeholders
Ability to lead and influence multicultural teams and remote collaborators
Extensive interaction with external partners (A&E firms, construction teams, and equipment vendors) as a DAP SME
Demonstrated strength in resolving complex technical and regulatory challenges impacting the equipment and facility design of device assembly and packaging equipment for large-molecule, biotherapeutic products
Significant experience with implementing serialization and aggregation for the packaging of large-molecule, biotherapeutic products
Solid understanding of:
cGMP requirements for aseptic device assembly and packaging
Serialization and aggregation processes for finished biotherapeutic drug products
EHS requirements, with emphasis on EHS‑by‑design and construction safety
Start‑up processes and Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) of aseptic equipment
Engineering design principles for biotherapeutic drug product manufacturing
Construction, procurement, project controls, and project scheduling
Strong technical depth, problem‑solving capability, communication skills, and decision‑making ability in a fast‑paced environment
Passion for driving innovation in aseptic equipment and facility design
Preferred:
Demonstrated leadership of capital projects for aseptic large-molecule, biotherapeutic device assembly and packaging equipment in the $50–$100MM range
Deep process engineering expertise from conceptual design through C&Q to operational readiness in large‑molecule biotherapeutic drug product environments
Experience supporting greenfield or brownfield GMP aseptic manufacturing facility start‑ups in device assembly and packaging
Experience with combination products and associated regulatory expectations
Other:
This position will be located in Wilson, North Carolina, and will require full time on-site support. However, the design of the facility will occur at an Engineering firm with frequent travel (> 75%) required until the project shifts to the plant site of Wilson, NC.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agile Decision Making, Coaching, Consulting, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Crisis Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Disruptive Innovations, Emerging Technologies, Industrial Hygiene, Lean Supply Chain Management, Process Control, Process Engineering, Product Costing, Program Management, Project Schedule, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility, Technical Research