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Senior Process Engineer (pharma)

Insight Global
Wilson, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026

Must Haves:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline
  • 5 years of experience in process engineering ownership within GMP environment
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex process systems & develop design concepts into technical requirements
  • Process Ownership experience in one of the 4 core areas:
  • Clean Utilities: CIP and Valve Arrays, In-Line Dilution Skids and Caustic Systems, Process Gases
  • Upstream: Junior Bioreactor Engineer
  • Downstream: Chromatography depth/nano filtration
  • Process Support: Washers Autoclaves, Freezers / Coldrooms
  • Experience in greenfield or large-scale brownfield GMP facilities strongly preferred or at least experience supporting large scale capital projects / construction driven environments
  • Experience with DeltaV


Preferred:

  • Advanced degree (MS/MBA/PhD)
  • Lean / Six Sigma experience


Day to Day:

We are seeking experienced Principal Process Engineers to support a large-scale, greenfield biologics manufacturing project in the Raleigh-Durham surrounding area. These roles will function as process system owners, driving the design, implementation, and startup of critical manufacturing systems. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on engineering ownership across the full lifecycle — from design and requirements definition through startup and operational support — rather than traditional CQV execution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as process system owner / SME for assigned manufacturing areas
  • Partner with A&E firms, EPCM teams, and equipment vendors to support design, build, and implementation
  • Lead process design, requirements definition (URS/FRS), and technical decision-making
  • Support equipment selection, system integration, and commissioning/startup activities
  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support during startup and early operations
  • Drive technology transfer and process fit-to-plant alignment
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Automation
  • Lead or support risk assessments, deviation investigations, and continuous improvement efforts
  • Ensure alignment with GMP and regulatory requirements
  • Contribute to “right first time” startup execution across capital projects

Salary : $68 - $90

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