Design Engineer IV - Mechanical

Job Title Design Engineer IV - Mechanical

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Job Description The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This role has the responsibility to promote client's competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence.

This position serves as a Responsible Mechanical Engineer on assigned projects and performs complex engineering tasks, evaluates, selects, and applies advanced engineering techniques to a broad set of assignments.
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of advanced to complex engineering difficulty.
• Develop Mechanical datasheets, specifications and narratives to solicit quotations and procure mechanical equipment in the Life Science industry
• Develop Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation, perform Bid Analysis, and generate Request for Purchase (RFP) packages to support equipment purchases.
• Establish, track material key quantities and report costs to project
• Manage Supplier Procurement and Contract Packages
• Knowledge of Modular/Skidded Design systems
• Review Supplier designs including 3D models, Supplier drawings and documentation
• Interface and coordinate with multiple disciplines to integrate equipment design into projects
• Manage Supplier and Project meetings
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
• Participate in training and contribute to training activities
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and fifteen (15) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to pay attention to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements
• Experience with Life Sciences is required.
• Life Science Equipment such as WIFI Stills, Modular/Skidded Systems, Autoclaves, Fermenters, Bioreactors, Centrifuges, Chromatography Skids, CIP Systems, Skidded Hygienic Equipment, etc. is preferred
• General Equipment – Tanks, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, general fabrication techniques
• Knowledge of Industry Codes such as ASME, ANSI, ASTM, AWS, OSHA, CFR, PIP, etc.
• Knowledge of Validation Requirements, such as CFR, URS, SRS, TOP’s, IQ, OQ, PQ, FAT’s, SAT’s, etc.

Preferred Qualifications
• Professional registration and membership in technical society
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs