Principal - Process Engineer - Life Science

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 Principal - Process Engineer - LS, 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 (AEP) Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our Life Science (LS) sector 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.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical authority for the firm for LS process engineering.  Guide process design for sterile manufacturing across multiple capital programs in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.
• Spearhead project teams through complex project life cycles, ensuring technical excellence and accountability across all phases—from planning and conceptual design to site startup and client handover. Ensure that project delivery meets quality, schedule, and cost targets and that solutions comply with all regulatory, safety, and security standards and compliance on design, design-build, and EPCMV projects.
• Serve as primary client technical advisor for strategic capital planning, innovation adoption, and operational optimization.

• Mentor, develop, and review the work of engineers at all levels, elevating the technical expertise of the organization.
• Support the development and implementation of firmwide standards and best practices for process engineering in LS manufacturing environments.
• Partner directly with key clients to understand needs, define project requirements, articulate solutions, and build lasting relationships based on trust and delivery of world-class outcomes.
• Champion client-focused innovation, evaluating new technologies and creative approaches to deliver exceptional value, quality, and performance.
• Drive thought leadership, staying ahead of emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving regulatory frameworks.
• Participate in business development strategy, project opportunity reviews, and proposal preparation for high-value and complex projects.

What You’ll Bring

• 15+ years of engineering/design experience in biologics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical device process systems, with demonstrable leadership in large-scale capital projects.
• Proven expertise in upstream/downstream processes, single-use systems, CIP/SIP, support equipment (washers, autoclaves, lyophilizers), and high purity water systems.
• Extensive experience with installation, start-up, and commissioning of bioprocess equipment and GXP utility systems, including field supervision of trades.
• Deep understanding of FDA and EMA regulatory standards, with the ability to set and enforce compliance strategies.
• Advanced proficiency in process control methodologies, automation integration, and instrumentation best practices.
• Strong capability in developing and approving functional specifications for complex systems.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to inspire teams, engage with clients at executive and plant levels, and convey complex technical information clearly to all audiences.
• Experience with proposal development, project estimation, and scope definition for controls projects.
• Aptitude for troubleshooting, creative problem solving, and delivering innovative technical solutions in demanding environments.
• Recognition as a technical leader or subject matter expert in professional or industry settings; participation in conferences or standards committees is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven success in client relationship management and team leadership.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project; preferred experience with 3D modeling, hydraulic analysis, and process simulation software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Bioengineering, or similar discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Willingness to travel for large-scale project requirements, client engagements, and industry-related events.

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 Principal - 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 Principal – 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

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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