Sr. Principal Engineer, Clean Utilities

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering. Job Sub Function:
Process Engineering. Job Category:
Scientific/Technology. All Job Posting Locations:
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America.

• Develop and deliver clean utility drawings (user requirements, data sheets, technical specifications, P&IDs, PFDs).
• Assess vendor competency and capabilities, review and discuss bid documents, and be held accountable for project development and execution, including performance of the process systems.
• Lead the detailed design and development of clean utility equipment collaborating with a diverse multi‑functional team including strategic equipment vendors.
• Lead the design of the clean utility plant (CUP) area.
• Lead equipment FAT, SAT, C&Q, and start‑up.
• Resolve technical issues on the system during C&Q testing and ensure readiness of the system to start C&Q activities.
• Help identify and expedite key activities across multiple business functions (Manufacturing, Facilities, MSAT, Quality, Procurement, E&PS, and EHS) and ensure alignment across evolving business needs.
• Maintain a solid understanding of industry trends and benchmark against internal and external practices.
• Apply data‑driven insights and market intelligence to advise future decision making, stay informed on industry and regulatory trends, and adapt strategies to achieve excellent portfolio performance.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, government regulations, and customer specifications.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in engineering required (Mechanical Engineering preferred); MS or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in clean utilities design, operation, and maintenance within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or advanced therapy manufacturing facility (WFI, clean steam generation, compressed air, and process gases).
• Track record of developing and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and motivate multicultural teams and remote customers.
• Extensive interaction with external partners (engineering design firms, construction firms, equipment vendors) to develop, organize, and execute project plans as a Clean Utilities SME.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills when handling potential conflicts.
• Understanding of sophisticated technical/regulatory issues impacting facility/equipment design.
• Solid understanding of cGMP requirements for clean utility systems (WFI, clean steam, compressed air, process gases), EHS requirements (focus on EHS by design and construction safety), startup processes, and commissioning & qualification of clean utility systems.
• Construction & procurement process, project controls processes, and project scheduling experience.
• Strong technical process engineering knowledge and experience, with a passion for solving highly complex technical problems.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and decision‑making skills to drive impact in a fast‑paced evolving business landscape.
• Ability to drive process engineering innovation for equipment and facilities, ensuring technical knowledge is maintained and expanded throughout the team.
• Preferred:
  Consistent track record on leading capital projects in clean utilities within the $50–200MM range.
• Preferred:
  Strong process engineering expertise in conceptual design through C&Q to ensure efficient operational readiness…