Product Development Engineer

Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best‑in‑class products and technologies are complemented by extensive formulation experience, application data and value‑added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.

Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2,100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.

• Platinum Rule:
  We treat others the way they want to be treated
• Empowerment:
  We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision‑making
• Keep Getting Better:
  We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can
• Teamwork:
  We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals
• Customer Focus:
  We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do
• Global Respect:
  We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

• Company‑wide bonus program
• Choice between three medical plans
• 100% company‑paid Dental Insurance for all employees and qualifying dependents
• Optional Vision Coverage
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment‑related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

The Product Development Engineer runs projects, develops and maintains industrial processes, coordinates teams, and establishes schedules. The role oversees equipment requirements, supplier selection, procurement, and execution. Additionally, the Engineer drives testing, commissioning, continuous improvement, supports sales, ensures safety compliance, and maintains process documentation and standards.

• Serve as a Development & Application Engineer on assigned initiatives such as New Product Requests, Change Controls, and Equipment Validations.
• Draft project specifications and manage technical, financial, and documentation aspects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain project development schedules.
• Analyze project proposals and provide layout recommendations.
• Ensure smooth execution of projects in terms of deadlines, quality, and performance.
• Manage supplier relationships during the warranty period in case of production issues.

• Develop and maintain industrial processes aligned with operational needs.
• Contribute to the evolution and standardization of processes.
• Lead continuous improvement projects in collaboration with a Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist.
• Manage and update procedures and Work Instructions related to Development & Application.

• Define equipment requirements in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Participate in supplier selection and evaluation with the Quality Department.
• Identify new suppliers and monitor emerging technological trends.
• Negotiate and manage procurement of production equipment.
• Ensure the plant has the necessary resources for production launch.

• Act as the interface between industrialization and plant teams for project‑related matters.
• Oversee testing and commissioning by…