Lead Engineer Process

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The Lead Engineer, Process is responsible for leading a system design team on projects. Systems can include production and distribution of high purity gases and chemicals, upstream and downstream biologics processing, small molecule synthesis, fill/finish, and specialty chemicals, and high purity water, waste treatment, and clean and support utilities.

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• Works with or leads a team of engineers and/or designers to create and document designs fulfilling the project design scope consistent with industry-accepted practice as well as client-preferred standards, with minimal supervision
• Develops system design from Concept Phase through Construction Documents
• Responsible for quality control and approval of concepts, basis of design, process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, piping and equipment plans, details, specifications, cost, and schedule for all Process Systems
• Contributes to the Process Knowledge Center via documenting lessons learned, completing CIP assignments from regional system expert, and use of information developed by others in process discipline
• Supports the Design Manager and Construction Manager with Fee Development Guide, change orders, quality assurance, scheduling, staffing, progress report outs, interdisciplinary coordination, and other responsibilities as agreed to by the project lead and/or Discipline Director
• Works as a Task Force Lead coordinating with Regional System Experts and project leads to identify and develop system specific standard tools (drawings, specifications, checklists, calculators) for lean project execution, promoting project to project repeatability and consistency across ATF/LSC segments
• Mentors and trains junior staff
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Exyte Group.

Show your expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
• Nation Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Record preferred
• 8+ years of experience
• Prior experience with advanced technology 
• Experience in leading teams and workgroups, small to medium, on ATF or LSC projects
• Prior experience in consulting engineering
• Experience working within a team environment
• Experience in the quality control review process
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement processes
• Detailed understanding of all core Process Systems used in ATF and / or LSC projects
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of industry codes and standards applicable for their process system design and specifications
• Detailed understating of Lean execution principles for design of projects
• Good time management skills, strong work ethic and attention to details
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a strong team player with an ability to build effective working relationships with individuals, department leads, and client representatives
• Ability to train team on lean principles needed to design and manage project
• Energetic and self-motivated
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff
• Ability build and maintain positive and productive working relationships both internal and external