Sr. Process Engineer/Lead Process Engineer

GFT is seeking a Process Engineer Lead to join our Building and Places Team in Raleigh, NC.   This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Raleigh, NC office.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

The Process Engineer Leader will serve as the technical and strategic lead for process engineering activities within our life sciences division. This individual will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory and quality compliance, and oversee the design, scale-up, and implementation of manufacturing processes for life science products.

This is a full-time leadership role for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is passionate about bringing impactful therapies to market.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of life science manufacturing processes, including upstream, downstream, fill-finish, and/or packaging operations.
• Direct and mentor a team of process engineers and project managers to ensure successful project execution and professional development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with GFT other disciplines to ensure end-to-end alignment of process engineering strategies.
• Translate client requirements into technical process designs and equipment specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in process performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Develop and manage project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Maintain documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, risk assessments, SOPs, and engineering change controls.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of process engineering experience in a life sciences environment (biotech, pharma, or similar).
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams or leading cross-functional project efforts.
• Strong understanding of cGMP manufacturing, regulatory requirements, and validation principles.
• Experience in process design, equipment specification, and facility layout within a regulated environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

What we prefer you bring:

• PE license or related certification.
• Familiarity with digital tools such as process simulation software, AutoCAD, Revit, or Bluebeam

Compensation:

The Salary range for this position is $140,000-$170,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

 Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location:Raleigh, NC
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

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Salary Range: $140,000-$170,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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