ATCC · 16 hours ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Manassas, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expATCC, a leading nonprofit biological resources and standards organization, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for a full-time onsite role in Manassas, VA. This role involves leading mechanical infrastructure projects, ensuring system performance, and coordinating with various stakeholders to support high-reliability laboratory and bioproduction environments.
AssociationBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingNon Profit
Responsibilities
Mechanical Infrastructure Leadership: Leads scoping and execution of facility system upgrade projects, ensuring requirements, installation needs, commissioning, and long‑term operational considerations are fully integrated
System Performance & Optimization: Evaluates and improves mechanical system performance, troubleshooting issues and implementing enhancements to strengthen reliability, efficiency, and compliance
Independent Technical Expertise: Operates as the primary subject matter expert for mechanical systems, resolving complex engineering challenges independently and supporting adjacent disciplines as needed
Front‑End Engineering & Design Integration: Conducts FEED (Front End Engineering & Design), reviews technical documentation, and applies engineering methods to support capacity planning, redundancy, and infrastructure improvement
Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination: Partners with architectural & engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure project alignment with design intent, safety expectations, and operational continuity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 8 or more years' experience, including 0–2 years' supervisory experience or equivalent experience
Experience leading mechanical infrastructure projects in manufacturing, bioproduction, laboratory, or mission‑critical environments
Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose system issues, implement improvements, and manage technically complex challenges
Ability to work with lab staff and communicate project timelines to stakeholders
Preferred
Experience in commissioning of systems and turnover to end users
Experience coordinating work with external architectural & engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, and contractors on facility engineering projects
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave
Paid Holidays and PTO
Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
Corporate bonus program
Company
ATCC
ATCC global biological materials resource and standards organization.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$92.5MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthVirginia Business Ready Sites ProgramBiomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
2024-10-23Grant
2024-09-12Grant
2024-01-04Grant· $87M
Leadership Team
Scott C. Boller, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Robert Gowin
Chief Operating Officer
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