Process Engineer III

Lead Process Engineer III role supporting GBA Companies’ Life Sciences projects in Lenexa, Kansas (onsite).

Responsibilities

• Own project-level process engineering design for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other specialized manufacturing facilities
• Create process calculations, equipment sizing, material and energy balances using fluid mechanics and heat transfer
• Prepare and review process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment specifications, and other technical documentation
• Develop construction documents, drawings, reports, and specifications using AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Revit
• Assess process equipment, piping systems, utilities, and control requirements to enable safe, efficient, and reliable operations
• Review technical calculations, design outputs, construction submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs
• Perform facility evaluations, engineering studies, and process assessments to identify challenges and recommend improvements
• Apply relevant codes, permitting requirements, and industry standards including GMP, FDA, and ISPE guidance
• Coordinate process solutions with mechanical, electrical, automation, architectural, and other engineering disciplines
• Lead process-discipline coordination to resolve technical challenges and maintain design quality
• Support project planning with scope development, fee calculations, technical documentation, and coordination of engineering deliverables
• Manage assigned design responsibilities, schedules, and priorities to support project delivery
• Communicate technical recommendations to project teams, clients, equipment vendors, and contractors
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV)
• Build client relationships by understanding operational needs and delivering practical, technically sound solutions
• Provide technical direction to junior engineers, designers, and technicians
• Review engineering calculations and documents and provide constructive feedback to maintain deliverable quality
• Share technical knowledge to strengthen design skills, engineering judgment, and problem-solving
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and open communication across project teams
• Advance expertise in process design, manufacturing technologies, and regulated Life Sciences environments
• Stay current on evolving standards, engineering tools, and process technologies
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, design quality, and project coordination
• Explore new tools, technologies, and responsible uses of AI to support innovation and technical problem-solving
• Contribute lessons learned that strengthen team effectiveness and engineering practices
• Continue developing technical expertise, project management capabilities, and leadership skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of relevant process engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Experience with process design, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, material balances, and equipment sizing
• Understanding of process control, equipment operation, and regulatory requirements including GMP, FDA, and ISPE guidance
• Experience preparing and reviewing process engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Proficiency with engineering design software: AutoCAD, Plant 3D, or Revit
• Experience with analysis tools for fluid flow, equipment sizing, capacity modeling, or process simulation
• Ability to evaluate technical challenges independently and develop practical engineering solutions
• Experience coordinating process design with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong technical communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support project schedules and deliverables
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam

Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Plant 3D
• Revit
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Bluebeam

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Environment that encourages learning, idea sharing, and making an impact

Experience that would be especially valuable

• Process engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with specialized engineering software: AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, FlexSim, SchedulePro, or PHA Pro
• Participation in process safety assessments, including HAZOP reviews
• Experience supporting construction, commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) activities
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or providing technical direction to designers and technicians

What will help you thrive

• Enjoys understanding how processes work, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing solutions that support safer, more efficient, and more reliable operations
• Values technical detail while understanding how work fits into the overall project
• Comfortable making engineering decisions and collaborating across disciplines to solve challenges
• Willing to share knowledge, stay curious about new technologies and approaches, and grow as both an engineer and technical leader
• Dependable, collaborative, and motivated by contributing to projects that support development and manufacturing of medicines and therapies

Why you’ll love working here

• Work alongside talented engineers, architects, and technical professionals focused on delivering solutions
• Contribute to complex Life Sciences projects, expand technical expertise, and grow in a collaborative environment