Engenheiro Processos Sr
Core
Lead technical investigations into process failures, equipment, and systems; define safety control strategies; and act as the final technical authority for complex solutions in a biomanufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior Process Engineer (Biomanufacturing)
Builds
Fermentation, Downstream Processing (DSP), and Utility systems for high-performance molecules
Domain
Renewable Chemistry / Biotechnology
Required skills
Process failure investigation, Safety control strategy definition, FDS and process route approval, HAZOP/PFMEA/PSM risk analysis, Process control and interlocks, Incident investigation (RCA/Fault Tree), Statistical analysis (DMAIC/DOE/Cpk), Process modeling and simulation (SuperPro), Mass balance calculations, Technical decision-making in critical scenarios, Technical portfolio management, Scope definition for suppliers
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Black Belt certification, Advanced English proficiency
Technologies
SuperPro, DMAIC, DMADV, DOE, RCA, Fault Tree Analysis, HAZOP, PFMEA, PSM
Responsibilities
Conduct deep technical investigations of process failures, equipment, and systems including high-risk events; Elaborate technical analyses, formal reports, and structured recommendations; Define control strategies, interlocks, permissives, and safety logics for critical processes; Evaluate systemic impacts of changes across multiple areas and production lines; Review and approve FDS and high-impact process routes ensuring alignment with best practices and safety; Act as the final technical instance for validation of complex solutions; Mentor Junior and Mid-level engineers promoting technical evolution and critical thinking; Support strategic decisions of the team and leadership; Collaborate with coordination and management on defining technical priorities, PD roadmap, and effort allocation; Translate technical risks into operational, financial, and safety impacts; Lead problem-solving with structured methods (TPS, A3, advanced RCA, DMAIC, DMADV); Co-lead PD Tech Ops Governance contributing with RASCI, guidelines by pillar, and strategy review; Act as guardian of implementation, maintenance, and sustainability of operational excellence across all areas
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
