Process Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION PROCESS ENGINEER :

Seeking a Senior Process Engineer with industry-specific experience for Contract Manufacturer of personal care and fine fragrance products.

This high-impact position is a vital intermediary role working closely with R&D/Product and will :

1. Develop/write robust manufacturing process based on formulation and equipment for the compounding team.
2. Maintain, revise & document processes.
3. Develop robust fill/assembly procedures based on formula, packaging & filling equipment.
4. Lead with R&D Technology transfer; Lab scale-up to Pilot to Manufacturing
5. Supervise first production & validation batches
6. Participate in line trials.
7. Develop and implement innovative solutions for compounding and filling of new products while maintaining consistent product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaison between R&D, Manufacturing and Quality Control to ensure product integrity and quality.
• Develop, maintain & document manufacturing & filling procedures.
• Work closely with R&D Chemists to transpose lab batch process to manufacturing batch process.
• Validate & approve manufacturing procedures in ERP system.
• Work closely with manufacturing to maximize efficiency, repeatability & assist with training.
• Primary representative for pilots, 1stproduction & validation batch & fill processing.
• Develop & conduct IQ/OQ/PQ as needed.
• Support batch adjustment process with QC Bulk specialist.
• Support filling operations, as needed.
• Reports directly to EVP of R&D.

Key Requirements: • Chemistry or Chemical (or Mechanical) Engineering Degree. • 5+ yrs experience in a manufacturing of cosmetics or personal care products. • Knowledgeable of Quality regulations for Cosmetic products. • Excellent analytical & problem solving skills. • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point). • Superior communication skills (Spanish fluency is preferred). Key Benefits: • High impact in a growing company. • Competitive salary and full benefits package. • Career development opportunity. • Relocation package - compensation and assistance