Engineer I, Process Development Group

Shiseido•East Windsor, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This R&D position is primarily responsible for the planning and execution of pilot-scale manufacturing processes to seamlessly transition the development of new Shiseido products from formulation to manufacturing. The Engineer I is charged with being able to identify and solve potential issues with scaling-up formulas through process experimentation, observation, and data analysis.

Requirements

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related degree.
0-2 years in a science-related industry, preferably personal care.
Strong organizational, communication and writing skills.
Driven to continuously learn and test new ideas independently and in teams.
Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

Study, understand, and execute pilot scale batches of R&D lab formulas for a smooth transition to manufacturing/production scale while providing fluid communication between R&D and Manufacturing.
Determine potential future quality and process concerns by working alongside formulating chemists from the early developmental stage of projects.
Acquire the knowledge necessary to create a Design of Experiments (DOE) to solve processing challenges.
Design, prepare, and execute manufacturing trial and process validation batches of assigned projects.
Participate in the understanding and resolution of new/existing manufacturing issues.
Ensure compliance of assigned work area with company-set standards for laboratory safety and general maintenance.
Investigate out-of-specification manufacturing batches and production non-conformances, as needed.
Implement effective and efficient corrective and preventive actions.