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Lead Process Engineer

Exyte
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2026 CLOSED ON 6/23/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Process Engineer position at Exyte?

Description

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The Lead Process Engineer will serve as the technical authority for process design and execution on EPC projects involving Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) facilities, with a focus on small molecule drug substances. This role will lead process engineering activities across all project phases—conceptual design, FEED, detailed engineering, and construction insuring compliance with client specifications, regulatory standards, and project objectives.

Explore Your Tasks And Responsibilities

  • Process Design Leadership: Develop and review process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), material and energy balances, and equipment specifications for API small molecule facilities.
  • Project Execution: Lead process engineering deliverables for EPC projects, including design basis documents, process narratives, and datasheets.
  • Regulatory & cGMP Compliance: Ensure designs meet pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, including cGMP, FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
  • Client Interface: Act as the primary process engineering contact for clients, providing technical guidance and ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Risk & Safety Analysis: Conduct HAZOP, risk assessments, and ensure compliance with EHS standards.
  • Construction & Commissioning Support: Provide field engineering support during installation, commissioning, and start-up phases.
  • Team Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, automation) to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Other duties as assigned

Show Your Expertise

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering.

Experience

  • 10 years in process engineering, with at least 5 years in EPC project execution for pharmaceutical or chemical facilities.
  • Strong background in API small molecule processes and facility design.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Nation Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Record

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in process simulation tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and engineering standards.
  • Knowledge of cGMP, regulatory compliance, and cleanroom design principles.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced EPC environment.

Preferred

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
  • Nation Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Record preferred
  • Experience with modular construction and advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Familiarity with ISPE guidelines and QbD principles
  • Prior involvement in large-scale greenfield or brownfield pharmaceutical projects
  • Prior experience in consulting engineering

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Non-Solicitation: We are not currently accepting third-party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any employee of Exyte may be contacted by Exyte without obligation to the third-party agency.

Exyte US, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to celebrating diversity and supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Contact

You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!

For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Phillip Turner via E-Mail at Phillip.Turner@exyte.net

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.

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