At Avantor, we are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Senior Design Engineer to join our growing Single-Use Design Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with customer interaction in a dynamic biopharma environment.
You will play a critical role in designing and developing customized single-use assemblies, translating customer requirements into manufacturable solutions, and collaborating closely with Sales, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
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- Design and develop approval drawings and prototypes for single-use assemblies.
- Create and modify detailed 2D and 3D engineering drawings, primarily using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
- Evaluate designs to ensure functionality, manufacturability, and compliance with customer requirements.
- Select appropriate components and validate designs through testing and analysis.
- Conduct feasibility studies, cost estimations, and pricing calculations.
- Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Method of Manufacturing (MOM) documentation within the ERP system.
- Support manufacturing and quality teams with engineering-related expertise.
- Collaborate directly with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.
- Participate in global engineering harmonization and process improvement initiatives.
- Support customer visits and occasionally travel to customer locations alongside the commercial team.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Operational Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in design engineering, manufacturing, or technical engineering environment.
- Strong 2D and 3D design experience using AutoCAD and SolidWorks (or similar CAD platforms). This is a must-have.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Epicor or similar. This is essential.
- Ability to read, understand, and evaluate technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Customer-centric mindset with the confidence to interact with both internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred
- Experience designing single-use products or systems.
- Experience within the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or life science industry.
- Master's degree (MSc) in Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with piping/tubing systems, P&IDs, plastic materials, elastomers, and GD&T.
Who You Are
We're looking for someone who is:
- Proactive and takes ownership
- Outgoing and approachable
- An outstanding communicator
- Highly collaborative and customer-focused
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment
- Hands-on and practical in solving engineering challenges
- Equally capable of working independently and as part of a cross-functional team
While an MSc degree is considered a plus, hands-on engineering experience and proven design expertise are far more important for success in this role.
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We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.