Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

August Bioservices is a privately‑owned Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. We provide drug discovery, formulation, and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients worldwide. As we expand our operations with a new state‑of‑the‑art facility, we are seeking a Project Engineer to ensure the operability and reliability of GMP manufacturing process equipment.

• Provide engineering support for process equipment procurement and start‑up, including Aseptic Filling Lines, Visual Inspection Machines, Label/Pack Lines, Ultrafiltration, Chromatography, Mixing Skids, Single‑Use Mixers, Buffer Prep Vessels, Temperature Control Units, and Clean‑in‑Place Skids.
• Own and complete projects, producing high‑quality technical documentation within required quality systems and meeting project timelines.
• Participate in all phases of engineering projects—conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, construction, installation, startup, commissioning, validation, and qualification.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to design equipment, consumables, and components, maintain vendor relationships, and drive project schedules.
• Review design documentation from conceptual through detailed design, URS documents, and engineering turnover packages.
• Participate in FATs, commissioning, and startup of process equipment related to manufacturing operations.
• Provide troubleshooting for complex manufacturing equipment across formulation, fill/finish, packaging/inspection, and serialization lines.
• Interface with customer‑driven projects, including tech transfer programs and process development.
• Leverage SME knowledge for CAPA and deviations that occur during manufacturing.
• Support continuous improvement projects to increase line efficiency and reduce operating costs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as a Process Engineer or similar function.
• Experience in a GxP environment preferred.
• Experience with Drug Substance and Drug Product Equipment (Aseptic Filling Lines, Visual Inspection Machines, Label/Pack Lines, Ultrafiltration, Chromatography, Mixing Skids, Single‑Use Mixers, Buffer Prep Vessels, Temperature Control Units, Clean‑in‑Place Skids, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; able to present work and influence leadership decisions.
• Required technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate, take ownership, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Ability to represent August Bioservices’ interests, objectives, and policies professionally and responsibly.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support some parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.