Lead Process/Mechanical Engineer
Job Description:
IPS is hiring! We are seeking a skilled Lead Process/Mechanical Engineer to join our industry-leading Process Mechanical Engineering team at our EMEA headquarters in Birmingham, UK.
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will focus on Process Equipment Engineering design, support specialized design efforts, and manage multiple projects simultaneously within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Sciences, and Laboratory sectors.
Job Duties and Responsibilities- Develop specifications for new process equipment, utilities, and process piping systems. Analyze the operation of existing systems for integration.
- Serve as the primary contact for complex technical questions and solutions in process and/or mechanical engineering across multiple pharmaceutical projects.
- Develop, train, and prepare SOPs, Work Instructions and technical forms.
- Participate in GMP reviews, EHS reviews, Designer risk assessments, and Constructability reviews.
- Contribute to feasibility and concept development teams on assigned projects.
- Support the growth and development of Grade I & II Engineers within the team.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
- 10 years of demonstrated experience in mechanical design within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Sciences, or Laboratory sectors.
- Proven experience as a work package engineer or project consultant for at least 5 large or complex system/vendor packages.
- Successful discipline lead in at least 2 medium size and medium complexity projects (£40-70million).
- A chartered Engineer or internationally recognised equivalent (desirable).
- Experience in CQV, maintenance, operations, and construction is highly desirable.
Core Candidate Qualifications Aligned with Our Values:
- Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset, actively seeking new ways to add value to the organization.
- Shows creativity and innovation by continuously enhancing solutions, tools, methods, and service delivery.
- Maintains an unwavering commitment to the well-being of clients and colleagues, upholding high ethical, professional, and respectful standards.
- Builds and sustains valuable, long-term relationships through teamwork and collaboration.
About Us:
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products.Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Specialties
Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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