Senior Process Engineer, Small Molecule/Oligo/Peptide

Job overview

The Senior Process Engineer role is hybrid, with the listing based in Kansas City, MO; a remote option may be considered, and the position can be based near any CRB location. The stated annual salary range is $103,125–$165,000 for candidates based in Denver; pay varies by work location and qualifications. CRB provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to life sciences and food and beverage industries. The engineer leads and supports process design, scale-up, optimization, and compliance work for pharmaceutical and chemical projects. The role translates client needs into process scopes and deliverables, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, and supports safe, high-quality project execution.

What you'll do

• Lead and support small-molecule API process development, scale-up, and manufacturing optimization
• conduct site assessments and gap analyses
• develop process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and mass/energy balances
• translate client requirements into design scope
• identify and escalate scope changes
• collaborate with architecture, mechanical, electrical, and construction teams
• prepare reports, proposals, and presentations
• support feasibility studies, equipment selection, and facility design
• align work with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines
• participate in technical bid tabulations, vendor package management, factory acceptance testing, risk assessments, model reviews, and specification reviews
• mentor junior staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior process engineer

kansas city mo

crb

hybrid

remote option considered

small molecule

oligo

peptide

process design

pharmaceutical manufacturing

cgmp

$103,125–$165,000/year denver range

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive insurance coverage
• opportunity to participate in annual incentive programs based on company and individual performance.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering or a related ABET-accredited discipline and at least five years of small-molecule process engineering experience. EIT or PE certification is preferred.

About the employer

CRB is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.