Plant/Equipment Engineer

Plant/Equipment Engineer

Location: Torrance, CA | Employment Type: Full-Time

Drive innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing site.

PolyPeptide Laboratories is seeking a Plant / Project Engineer to support the design, implementation, and optimization of critical equipment, utilities, and facility systems. In this role, you'll manage capital projects, support daily manufacturing operations, and ensure our systems meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance in a cGMP-regulated environment.

If you're an engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical problem-solving and project execution — and you're energized by improving systems that support life-changing peptide therapeutics — this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support capital projects, equipment installations, utility upgrades, and infrastructure improvements from concept to completion
• Ensure engineering activities meet cGMP, safety, and environmental requirements
• Provide technical troubleshooting and support to Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Quality teams
• Develop project plans, budgets, timelines, and manage vendors and contractors
• Prepare engineering documentation including design specs, drawings, change controls, and commissioning/qualification protocols
• Assist with equipment lifecycle documentation and maintain accurate plant layout drawings
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, process safety, and energy efficiency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, Facilities, Validation, and Production to ensure project readiness
• Support audits, inspections, and validation activities related to engineering systems
• Stay current on engineering technologies and industry best practices

Who You Are

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field
• 3–7 years of engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated manufacturing environments

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements, equipment qualification, and validation
• Experience executing capital projects and working with utilities such as HVAC, purified water, high purity gases, and process systems
• Proficient with CAD tools, project management software, and Microsoft Office

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset and comfort working cross-functionally

Why Join PolyPeptide?

• Play a key role in upgrading and sustaining the systems behind cutting-edge peptide therapeutics
• Work in a collaborative environment where engineering excellence and innovation are valued
• Influence impactful projects that directly support site reliability and product quality
• Grow your career in a global organization committed to quality, science, and continuous improvement

Ready to lead projects that make a real impact?

Join us and help strengthen the infrastructure behind life-changing peptide manufacturing.

Salary: $140K-$160K

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.