Process Engineer

Actalent • Clayton, NC • 6h ago

Job Title: Process & Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Process & Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in pharmaceutical GxP environments, specializing in utility systems, commissioning, qualification, and process optimization. This role will support capital projects from design through construction, commissioning, and validation, with a strong emphasis on utility and process system performance, robustness, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute commissioning and qualification activities (IV/OV, IOQ) for pharmaceutical process and utility systems.

Design, review, and optimize utility systems and sequences.

Develop and review process sequences of operations for support utility systems, including chilled water, purified water, water for injection (WFI), nitrogen, and compressed air.

Provide validation support for process vessels, skids, and utilities in compliance with GxP requirements.

Support facility design and construction management, including system verification, troubleshooting, and turnover to operations.

Lead or coordinate commissioning schedules and execution teams during start-up of new or renovated facilities.

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, and Maintenance teams to ensure systems meet operational and regulatory expectations.

Essential Skills

B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

8+ years of pharmaceutical GxP experience supporting facility design, construction, commissioning, and validation.

Strong working knowledge of clean and black utility systems.

Proven experience supporting large-scale pharmaceutical capital projects and facility start-ups.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage contractors in an active manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Clean-in-Place (CIP) design and optimization.

Experience in commissioning and qualification (IV/OV/IOQ).

Knowledge of sequence of operations development.

Experience with capital project and facility start-up.

Work Environment

This position requires onsite work in Clayton. The candidate will be working in an active manufacturing environment, collaborating with various teams to ensure operational excellence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Clayton, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clayton,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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