Exp Engineer- Process Engineering System Owner

Role: Serve as System Owner and project manager for process systems in a GMP biotherapeutics manufacturing facility, overseeing design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and turnover. Objectives: ensure safe, on-schedule, within-budget delivery of ~$10-20M process equipment packages; support GMP readiness and audit preparation post-turnover. Responsibilities: lead system delivery and startup support, manage vendor packages, coordinate with construction, oversee commissioning and qualification protocols, resolve issues, and ensure timely system handover for GMP operation. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Chemical, Mechanical, or Bioprocess Engineering; 5+ years in process or plant engineering within GMP biologics manufacturing; experience supporting equipment implementation from construction through commissioning; strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills. Preferred: experience with large-scale monoclonal antibody production equipment, external partner collaboration, GMP startup/qualification, and regulatory knowledge; professional engineer or project management certification is a plus. High-Value: biologics (monoclonal antibodies), GMP-regulated manufacturing, process and plant engineering, equipment delivery, GMP readiness, and project management within a biopharma context. Work setup: based in Wilson, North Carolina, with up to 10% travel domestically and internationally.