Process Engineer - Life Sciences

Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

Company

hirify.global Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm working as part of Clayco's integrated design-build organization on complex life sciences and industrial projects.

What you will do

• Lead or support process definition and design for life sciences manufacturing facilities from early planning through construction support.
• Define process flows, unit operations, equipment requirements, capacity needs, and space requirements for regulated manufacturing operations.
• Develop process narratives, block flow diagrams, equipment layouts, and engineering criteria that guide architectural and engineering design.
• Collaborate with clients, process architects, utilities, mechanical, electrical, automation, architectural, and construction teams.
• Contribute to proposals, technical narratives, planning concepts, client workshops, and multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Review process-related deliverables and support compliance with applicable GMP/GxP requirements and industry guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of life sciences manufacturing process engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or advanced therapy environments.
• Experience with at least one major modality, including monoclonal antibodies, fill-finish, ATMPs, cell and gene therapies, mRNA, vaccines, APIs, or oral solid dosage.
• Strong understanding of regulated manufacturing processes, unit operations, equipment, facility design inputs, and equipment layouts.
• Familiarity with GMP/GxP environments and regulatory expectations, plus strong client-facing communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience in design-build or fast-track project delivery is preferred; Professional Engineer licensure is preferred but not required.

Nice to have

• Experience across multiple life sciences modalities, platforms, or production technologies.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative design-build environment spanning development, design, engineering, and construction.
• Work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile projects for clients nationwide.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and paid company holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance, and learning and development programs.
• Discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance.