Principal Process Engineer

Haleon • Augusta, GA

1d • $138,356 - $190,240 • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Process Engineer develops manufacturing processes and control strategies for R&D innovation projects and provides technical leadership in process development, scale-up, pilot-plant work, and commercial-scale manufacturing. The role partners with the Richmond pilot plant team, global innovation scientists, and manufacturing site teams to guide projects and lead technical transfers from prototype through commercialization, delivering robust, scalable, and commercially viable processes.

The position is onsite in Richmond, Virginia, and requires up to 50% travel. The stated salary range is $138,356–$190,240.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences; Chemical or Biomedical Engineering is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing process development in the chemical, food, consumer health/FMCG, or pharmaceutical industries.
• At least 10 years of experience with cGMP requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences; a master’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in Operational Excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.
• Ability to translate Category and OU strategy into prioritization and delivery.
• Experience making decisions in regulated environments while balancing speed, compliance, quality, cost, supply resilience, and long-term technical stewardship.
• Experience with direct or indirect leadership, including mentoring or teaching colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end manufacturing processes and control strategies for new product introductions (NPIs), ensuring products meet defined quality, regulatory, and consumer-centric performance requirements.
• Lead process development, scale-up, characterization, and technical transfer from laboratory or pilot scale through commercial manufacturing under cGMP standards.
• Independently manage 5–8 complex, technically demanding projects across drug products, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and medical devices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for key dosage forms and processing equipment, including equipment selection, start-up, qualification, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support.
• Apply Quality by Design, design of experiments (DOE), risk assessment, and process capability principles to develop robust, efficient, qualifiable, and validatable manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, EHS, maintenance, logistics, and external partners, supporting effective decisions and timely delivery.
• Deliver commercialization-ready technical documentation and execution, including development reports, control strategies, batch records, technology-transfer packages, change controls, safety assessments, training, and material and equipment readiness.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.
• Generous 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Time-off programs, including six months of paid parental leave.
• Healthcare programs effective on day one, with the company paying for the majority of medical coverage for employees and their families.
• Opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on key business performance.
• Other incentive and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal