Senior Forensic Engineer
The Vertex Companies LLC
Process Engineer III
Repligen Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location: California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead multi-product project execution, manufacturing support, and technology transfer efforts at Rancho Dominguez facility.
- Provide technical leadership at site level and collaborate with global engineering network to deliver strategic initiatives.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert for Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) and other bioprocessing manufacturing systems.
- Lead projects in equipment design, tech transfer, process validation, and facility upgrades.
- Plan and execute projects related to the strategic needs of the company.
- Partner with global engineering teams to support corporate initiatives and site expansion.
- Identify and implement process improvements ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation including test protocols, change controls, and technical reports.
- Guide integration of new products and manufacturing processes from early-phase development through commercialization.
- Mentor junior team members and support standardization and training of best practices.
- Apply statistical tools to support validation and process optimization efforts.
- Drive innovation in filtration systems and related support infrastructure to enhance performance and scalability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
- 5-7 years of experience in medical devices, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, or biologics manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with: process validation and equipment qualification; SolidWorks/CAD, MS Office, and electronic file management systems; tech transfer between sites; data analysis and automation; filtration systems (TFF, Hollow Fiber, Flat Sheet Membranes).
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and GMP manufacturing standards.
- Familiarity with single-use systems, sterilization techniques, and lean manufacturing principles preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects in a matrixed organization.
- High level of personal integrity, adaptability, and leadership by example.
- Capable of independently defining and executing projects.
- Provides technical direction and feedback to teams across disciplines.
- Balances day-to-day plant support (40%) with project execution (60%).
- Communicates clearly with senior leadership on project scope, risks, and progress.
- Delegates tasks effectively and contributes to team development.
- Regular work in cleanroom and laboratory environments.
- Exposure to chemicals, mechanical systems, and occasional electrical hazards.
- May be required to lift up to 50 lbs and operate in areas with noise and vibration.
