Process Architect
Kbr· Defense· Sep 28, 2026 · 1mo ago
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
In office
Full-time
Principal
$168K–$230K est.
10+ years exp
Job description
Title:
Process Architect
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
KBR is seeking a Process Architect to provide specialized expertise in pharmaceutical facility layout, manufacturing adjacencies, cleanroom zoning, material and personnel flow, contamination control strategies, and operational functionality. This role ensures that facility designs meet current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements while supporting efficient manufacturing operations, future expansion, and long-term maintainability.
Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Optimize material, personnel, and operational flows.
Support facility expansion, maintainability, and operational performance goals.
Coordinate facility planning activities across engineering and operational teams.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 10 years of experience supporting GMP facility planning or design supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or vaccine manufacturing facilities.
Experience with cleanroom zoning, manufacturing adjacencies, and contamination control.
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical facility design principles and GMP requirements.
Experience successfully working with multidisciplinary project teams on capital projects in excess of $500M TIC.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
Prior experience within PMC or Owner’s Representative organizations for capital projects in excess of $1B TIC.
Knowledge of FDA, EMA, ISPE, and industry design standards.
Experience supporting facility programming and operational readiness planning.
Familiarity with CQV and validation requirements.
Professional registration or relevant industry certification.
Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Dental
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401k
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