Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Shrewsbury, MA

12 Months (Potential Extension)

Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Life Sciences

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and delivery of mechanical systems and equipment for pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing projects.

The ideal candidate will have 3 5+ years of mechanical design experience within the life sciences industry, with strong hands‑on expertise in PTC Creo, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD. Experience designing bioprocess manufacturing equipment, including stainless steel systems, single‑use technologies, mixers, and filtration equipment, is highly desirable.

The candidate must possess strong technical, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams, vendors, and customers.

• Develop mechanical designs for engineering projects, equipment, and manufacturing systems.
• Translate functional and technical requirements into detailed mechanical design specifications.
• Lead mechanical design activities from concept development through design completion, testing, and final release.
• Review, validate, and approve mechanical drawings, designs, and system components.
• Ensure designs meet project requirements for functionality, manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability.
• Design mechanical components and equipment used in pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, customers, and external vendors to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide regular project updates, manage expectations, and proactively communicate technical challenges.
• Support engineering activities involving feasibility studies, design, construction, commissioning, and validation.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality, schedule, budget, and technical specifications.
• Apply relevant pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify engineering challenges and recommend effective technical solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3 5+ years of industrial experience in mechanical design within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
• Strong hands‑on proficiency in PTC Creo, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD.
• Experience designing mechanical systems and equipment for biologics and pharmaceutical process manufacturing.
• Knowledge of bioprocess manufacturing equipment, including:
  • Single‑use systems and technologies.
  • Stainless steel tanks and process equipment.
  • Mixers and agitation systems.
  • Filtration systems.
  • Biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical and biologics industry regulations and engineering practices.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities involving internal teams and external vendors.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows, and Outlook.

• Experience supporting pharmaceutical or biotechnology engineering projects.
• Understanding of equipment feasibility, design, construction, commissioning, and validation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within established timelines.
• Self‑motivated, collaborative, and solution‑oriented approach.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and professional work ethic.

• Hands‑on experience with Creo and Autodesk Inventor.
• Mechanical design experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or biologics manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.