Upstream Process Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary:The Process and PackagingEngineerwill be responsible for seamless and efficient bulk pilot and fill line trials. Function as liaison betweenRID/Operations/Production to support formula development packaging, bulk and finished goods. This role is responsible for transferring lab formulas from lab to production, developing, and optimizing production processes that efficiently enable successful production run.

Essential Functions, Duties and ResponsibilitiesOther duties may beassigned.

• Create manufacturing instructions by translating lab processes and observations into practical, scalable production procedures, including batch instructions and support for pilot and line trials.
• Perform upstream processing and ensure scalability during pilot development.
• Identify innovative technologies to improve efficiency, enhance quality, and reduce costs for both existing and new products.
• Lead and support line trials by tracking execution, identifying issues, adjusting processes, and communicating findings to stakeholders.
• Develop equipment specifications such as fill weight, torque, seal testing, crimping, and commercial run targets in partnership with Quality and Operations.
• Evaluate packaging suitability and component compatibility while considering equipment capabilities and production readiness.
• Assess packaging for NPD and changes to existing components, ensuring proper selection for each product.
• Coordinate packaging components with Operations, RID, and Quality Assurance.
• Support bulk pilot, first bulk, and fill runs, coordinating batching and filling activities and serving as technical liaison for OTC validation documentation.
• Create line trial protocols and manufacturing instructions that define clear, product specific process control parameters.
• Develop process and packaging workflows across all stages of the product lifecycle.
• Train Compounders and Supervisors on new processes and packaging procedures.
• Collaborate with RID scientists to ensure formulations meet release specifications and can be successfully scaled and filled.

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering or R&D, ideally within FMCG or related industries.
• Master’s degree in engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in CPGs, especially skin care, home, beauty, and personal care technologies; experience with scale up and aerosol products.
• Process or packaging engineering experience in a GMP environment with OTC products.
• pFMEA and Lean experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of bulk processes and packing equipment, including hygienic and sustainability design principles.
• Experience designing sustainable packaging solutions that balance protection, functionality, and customer experience.
• Knowledge of innovation management workflows in the personal care industry.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and adapt approaches as needed.
• Experience identifying cost effective packaging solutions that meet functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking.
• Strong project and time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and timelines.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 'the essential functions’ of this job.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job I the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger! handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general labor, etc.}.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.