Mechanical Engineer (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States; regular work within manufacturing operations is required

Company

hirify.global is a global contract development and manufacturing organization supporting pharmaceutical and biotech companies with the development and manufacture of life-saving treatments.

What you will do

• Develop and manage manufacturing projects from conception through completion, including hardening production tools to improve uptime.
• Support the design, modification, fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Provide technical support for compressed air, nitrogen, and process vacuum systems, including designs, upgrades, and modifications.
• Prepare equipment specifications and cost estimates and support engineering documentation, drawings, work orders, and ECOs.
• Collaborate with technical operations, multidisciplinary teams, managers, administrative staff, and outside contractors to support cGMP operations and product development.
• Interpret SOPs, maintain required training, and promote safe and compliant operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in production, manufacturing, and/or cleanroom environments is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in an engineering or relevant position is preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and interdependent facility systems, including filling lines, capping and stoppering systems, and autoclaves.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, and NFPA 79.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, meet deadlines, interpret technical instructions, and work collaboratively.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen; occupational health screening, gowning certification, media qualification, and respirator use may be required.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with benefits available from the first day.
• Paid training, vacation, and holidays; vacation accrual begins on the first day.
• Career advancement opportunities, education reimbursement, and access to a learning platform.
• 401(k) program with matching contributions.
• Work may take place in office, manufacturing, or warehouse environments, including sterile areas requiring aseptic gowning and task-specific personal protective equipment.
• Physical duties may include regular or occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, and exposure to confined areas, temperature-controlled environments, cleaning agents, moving equipment, electrical activities, compressed gases, and elevated heights.

Hiring process

• Apply online; applications from unsolicited headhunters or recruitment firms are not accepted without a valid, signed agreement for this specific position.