Project Engineering Supervisor

Description

This is a full time, onsite role at our Bethlehem, PA facility.

Lead. Innovate. Build the Future of Bioprocess Engineering.

At ABEC, our customers are changing the world through life-saving therapies and breakthrough biotechnology. As a global leader in engineered process solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry, we design and manufacture the equipment that helps bring these innovations to life.

We are looking for a Project Engineering Supervisor who is passionate about developing people, driving technical excellence, and leading engineering teams through complex, custom projects. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on both our products and our people while helping shape the future of engineering at ABEC.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where leadership, innovation, and collaboration intersect, we'd love to talk with you!

What You'll Do

As Project Engineering Supervisor, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for delivering complex custom-engineered solutions for our global customers. This role combines people leadership, project execution, and technical oversight, making it ideal for an experienced engineering leader who enjoys both developing talent and solving challenging engineering problems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team

• Recruit, onboard, coach, mentor, and develop engineering talent.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee growth and career development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership in resolving team challenges and removing obstacles to success.

Drive Engineering Project Execution

• Coordinate engineering priorities and resources across multiple customer projects.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to established quality standards.
• Monitor schedules, project milestones, and departmental performance metrics.
• Support project managers and cross-functional teams to achieve customer commitments.

Champion Technical Excellence

• Lead design reviews and technical discussions.
• Support the development and maintenance of engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with Mechanical Design, Electrical Controls, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams.
• Assist in resolving manufacturing and product-related engineering challenges.
• Verify the accuracy and organization of engineering documentation and deliverables.

Contribute to Business Growth

• Support engineering labor estimates and proposal development activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Help drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

What Makes This Role Exciting?

• Lead impactful projects supporting the global biopharmaceutical industry.
• Balance hands-on engineering involvement with leadership responsibilities.
• Partner with talented multidisciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
• Influence engineering standards, processes, and team development.
• Work for an organization that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Biological, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading and directing engineering teams.
• Proven experience coordinating engineering priorities, workloads, and project execution.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting engineered products, custom equipment, machinery, or manufacturing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, sanitary process, or piping systems industries.
• Experience supporting the design, manufacture, testing, and commissioning of custom process equipment.
• Knowledge of automation and control systems related to bioprocess applications.
• Experience developing engineering estimates for customer proposals.
• Background working in customer-driven, engineered-to-order environments.

Why ABEC?

ABEC is a trusted global provider of integrated process solutions and services for the biopharmaceutical industry. Our teams combine engineering expertise, manufacturing excellence, and innovation to help customers bring life-changing therapies to market.

When you join ABEC, you'll find:

• Challenging and meaningful engineering work
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Exposure to innovative technologies and global projects
• The chance to help improve lives through the advancement of biotechnology

Ready to lead a team that is designing the future of bioprocessing? Apply today and grow your career with ABEC.

Company Background: 

ABEC is a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.  ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience, with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity.  ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems. 

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (Benefits start Day 1)
• 3 weeks Paid vacation per calendar year
• 10 Paid Holidays per calendar year
• Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)
• Company paid life insurance
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program