Process Engineer

Position Summary
The Process Engineer will help develop, configure and optimize manufacturing processes from inception through to start-up and validation (OTCs). They will provide daily technical service and leadership to the Operations group while collaborating with the Compounding and Packaging Supervisors, Quality, and R&I on day-to-day operations.

The Process Engineer will help support process validation activities and act as a liaison between R&I, Quality, and Compounding. This role is responsible for manufacturing the successful scale-up of first production batches of personal care, OTC, and Cosmetic products for BMSC. The candidate will be responsible for supporting technical transfer projects, as well as facilitating technology transfer from R&I into Operations.

This role will also help optimize processes, batch sizes, and identify efficiency opportunities for ongoing production. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical leadership and provide strong support; develop technical solutions to complex problems that require innovation and creativity; lead projects outside of the usual scope; regularly initiate innovative procedures, and make strategic recommendations to improve processes.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Transform lab-scale processes, through pilot batches, to large-scale compounding of personal care, OTC, and color cosmetic products.
• Provide Process Engineering support and leadership to initiate and sustain continuous improvement of products and processes.
• Process development and troubleshooting during technology transfer with customers.
• Collaborate with R&I and Quality to carry out stability and compatibility testing of products under development.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers.
• Establish best practices and innovative solutions to industrial processes in order to improve production rates and quality of output in processing operations - efficiency improvements, reduce costs, improve sustainability and maximize profitability.
• Identify and resolve process deviations and Bulk or Raw Material non-conformances.
• Write, review, and maintain Quality documents, forms and records in the Operations areas.
• Perform multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and manage time efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Off-shift support as needed.

Technical Skills Required

• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to appropriately communicate sensitive information in timely manner to all levels of the organization.
• Effective communicator with training, facilitation and supervisory skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Foster collaboration and results oriented.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Computer skills to include proficiency with the Microsoft Office Software.

Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years in process engineering.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent scientific field.
• Familiarity with cGMP, preferably in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Experience in FMCG environment (Cosmetic, Food, or Pharma).
• Experience with Processing requirements for Cosmetic and OTC products in line with cGMP and FDA 21 CFR 21 Part 210/211 procedures, and knowledge of Safety, and OSHA regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to climb stairs, stand for periods of time and have the ability to bend, squat, kneel, turn, and stoop.
• Requires some walking, as well as sitting for periods of time.
• Physically able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, heavy machinery, fumes, or airborne particles, electrical, chemicals and moving parts.
• Occasional use of computer screen.