Blackfield Associates
Mechanical Engineering Specialist
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We are seeking an experienced HVAC / Cleanroom Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a major pharmaceutical capital project.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and governance for HVAC and cleanroom systems throughout the project lifecycle, from early design and specification through procurement, commissioning, qualification, and start-up.
The role will require three days per week on site in the Manchester area, with the remaining time worked remotely, subject to project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical direction and leadership for HVAC and cleanroom systems throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide technical input into FEED and subsequent design stages.
- Translate project, GMP, engineering, and operational requirements into technical specifications and design deliverables.
- Work closely with design contractors to develop and assure HVAC and cleanroom designs.
- Conduct design reviews and provide technical assurance throughout the design lifecycle.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
- Ensure HVAC and cleanroom User Requirement Specifications (URS) are complete and technically accurate.
- Support the technical assessment and selection of equipment suppliers and contractors.
- Provide technical input into procurement strategies and technical scopes.
- Ensure GMP, engineering, and safety requirements are incorporated into the design.
- Participate in technical risk assessments and design reviews.
- Provide technical guidance to project and work package teams.
- Review relevant FAT, SAT, DQ, IQ, and OQ documentation and protocols.
- Attend pre-FATs, FATs, mechanical completion inspections, and SATs as required.
- Provide technical support throughout commissioning and qualification.
- Support resolution of technical issues during detailed design, commissioning, and qualification.
- Support start-up and early operational activities.
- Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement.
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- Significant experience as an HVAC Engineer, Cleanroom Engineer, HVAC SME, or Technical Authority within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience with HVAC and cleanroom systems on major capital projects.
- Proven experience providing technical leadership, design assurance, and technical governance.
- Strong understanding of GMP requirements and their application to HVAC and cleanroom systems.
- Experience across the project lifecycle from FEED and design through procurement, commissioning, qualification, and start-up.
- Experience with URS development, technical specifications, and vendor documentation.
- Experience with FAT, SAT, DQ, IQ, and OQ.
Location & Working Arrangement
- Manchester area, 3 days per week on site.
- Remaining days worked remotely, subject to project requirements.
- Supporting a major pharmaceutical capital project.
- Contract opportunity.
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