Process Engineer

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as a Process Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

• Manage process mechanical design for the manufacturing of sterile products in the pharmaceutical, biological, and medical device industries
• Assume responsibility for all phases of project execution including concept/strategic planning, engineering design, construction, and turnover to validation in the execution of EPCMV projects
• Execute a wide range of projects including system enhancements/unit operation optimization and greenfield construction
• Ensure that manufacturing, facilities and maintenance, quality, and validation systems are designed in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), prepare energy and mass balance calculations, and conduct cycle time, bottleneck, and gap analyses
• Handle equipment selection, sizing, and specifications, and create utility requirement matrices
• Develop process construction documents including piping & instrument diagrams (P&IDs) and equipment general arrangement drawings
• Create piping plans including orthographic and isometric drawings, operator access platform and equipment support drawings, line lists, tie-in lists, installation specifications, bills of material (BOM), and scopes of work
• Direct the work performed by CAD designers
• Facilitate design coordination with controls/automation systems, utilities systems, and building systems
• Provide on-site support during system installation, testing, start-up, commissioning, and qualification
• Develop project scopes and assist with preparation of proposals for engineering/design services
• Keep abreast of new and emerging technologies and current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of three years of relevant biologics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device process system engineering/design experience
• Design experience in upstream/downstream processes, single use systems, CIP/SIP, support equipment (washers, autoclaves, lyophilizers), and high purity water systems (WFI, RODI)
• Experience in the design, installation, and startup of traditional bioprocess equipment, GXP utility systems, or field supervision of trades during construction and commissioning   
• A working knowledge of process definition means and methods including identifying process unit operations
• An understanding of FDA and EMA regulatory standards
• A familiarity with process control methodologies and control valves and instrumentation
• Experience developing functional specifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to successfully interact with our team members and clients
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (basic), Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project (basic)
• Familiarity with 3D modeling, computer-based hydraulic analysis, and process simulation software (preferred)
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
• A bachelor of science in in chemical or mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or a similar engineering degree with applicable life science industry, consulting, or project experience

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Process Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Process Engineer but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

The approximate pay range for this position is $80,000-$110,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. #LI-TT

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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Design Group