Process Architect

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cincinnati, Ohio

Full time

R2130549

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.​ 

Click here to learn more:  KBR Benefits (  

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.

Fraud Alert

Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position.

KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.