We are seeking a skilled and experienced Process Engineer III/ IV or V with deep expertise in small molecule manufacturing to join our engineering consulting team. This role combines technical leadership with strategic client engagement, supporting process design, scale-up, optimization, and regulatory compliance across a variety of pharmaceutical and chemical industry projects.
The Process Engineer III will lead the design and execution of process scopes鈥攕uch as unit operations, systems, or facility areas鈥攐n small to medium-sized projects. You will manage scope, budget, and schedule, while maintaining clear communication with clients and internal teams. This role also includes mentoring junior staff, contributing to high-quality deliverables, and supporting capital project planning and regulatory alignment.
This position can be based near any CRB location
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support client projects focused on small molecule API process development, scale-up, and manufacturing optimization.
- Conduct site assessments, gap analyses, and provide recommendations for process improvements and compliance.
- Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and mass/energy balances.
- Translate client requirements into actionable design scope and document decisions, open issues, and action items.
- Identify and escalate scope changes or design deviations to project leadership.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, mechanical, electrical, and construction.
- Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for internal and client stakeholders.
- Support capital project planning including feasibility studies, equipment selection, and facility design.
- Ensure alignment with industry standards including cGMP, FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
- Participate in advanced project activities such as:
- Technical bid tabulations
- Vendor package management
- Factory acceptance testing
- Risk assessments (e.g., HAZOP, HACCP)
- 3D model reviews and coordination
- Sequence of operations and functional specification reviews
- Mentor junior engineers and design staff.
- Lead system design programming and planning with support from senior engineers.
- Participate in cross-discipline squad checks and drive overall project quality.