Mechanical Design Engineer

at  ABEC Technologies Europe Ltd

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry for 50 years. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximise productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilisation systems.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Design Engineer works under the direction of the Design Team Lead/Manager. As a Mechanical Design Engineer at ABEC, you will be responsible to design and commission new and renovated biopharmaceutical process and clean utility equipment, providing engineering support and leading deviation investigations for equipment and manufacturing processes. Primary responsibilities will include generating design plans utilising Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD software and conducting FAT and/or SAT activities both domestically and internationally. This position requires a high level of attention to detail along with the ability to develop a strong understanding of the ASME/ BPE Bioprocessing Equipment design standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

O BS degree (Level 8) in an applicable engineering field (Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering Technology).
O 1-3 years preferred experience working in a BioPharma or Piping systems market and / or direct experience supporting the manufacture and testing of custom equipment, machinery and components driven by customer specifications.
O Knowledge of 3D Parametric CAD.
O Experience with ERP software for item and bill-of-material creation; Syteline preferred.
O Experience with ASME /BPE Bioprocessing Equipment standards a plus.
O Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; including Word and Excel.
O Detail oriented with a solid understanding of drafting standards, design fundamentals, and related fabrication processes.
O Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
O Good organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.
O Must work well both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

OTHER PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

O Demonstrated ability to carry a project from conception to production.
O 1-2 years in a related industry using 3D parametric CAD-based software with direct experience processing ECN’s, BOM’s and other related design documentation.
O Prior experience using Autodesk Inventor and/or Routed Systems.
O Prior experience using Autodesk AutoCAD 2D/3D.
O Prior experience collaborating on projects using BIM programs and tools
O Experience with ERP software for item and bill-of-material creation; Syteline preferred.
O Experience with ASME /BPE Bioprocessing Equipment standards.

O Review and comprehend customer generated specifications and requirements.
O Design and maintain documents with technical support from project engineering and project management.
O Create / maintain component BOM documentation.
O Create / maintain piping arrangement drawings (Top assembly and Piping module) using P&ID and customer specifications consisting of however not limited to, 3D models & bill of materials.
O Create / maintain agitation system designs.
O Create and maintain project files using departmental resources and best practices.
O Conduct model design reviews with both internal resources as well as externally with customers and project management.
O Record needed changes during design review processes and ensure they are communicated to the project team using departmental resources / best practices.
O Provide manufacturing support related to published designs and released design documentation as required.
O Review and approve related Engineering Change Notices (ECN’s) and ensure their accuracy and completeness prior to their publication and release throughout the organisation (i.e., purchasing, quality, production etc…).
O Support Manufacturing and Quality based resources in their work to fabricate, assemble and qualify Engineering / Design deliverables in support of customer driven requirements.
O Function as company contact on technical items related to assigned projects under fabrication and quality verification.
O Support and/or conduct FAT and/or SAT activities both domestically and internationally.
O Support the development of engineering standards, procedures & procedures for review by departmental management.
O Support Departmental and Organisational efforts to improve performance and reduce operational costs by identifying potential items for consideration and participating in company sponsored process improvement teams as assigned.
O Ability to work in a professional team-based office environment and meet date-driven customer-focused commitments.
O Execute other tasks as assigned.
O Ability to travel when required.