Process Development & Formulation Engineer

Eagle Labs, Inc•Oldsmar, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Process Development & Formulation Engineer to support the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes and formulations across multiple dosage forms. This role serves as a critical bridge between R&D and Manufacturing by ensuring formulations are effectively transferred from development to full-scale production while maintaining product quality, process efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in process engineering and formulation development within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or cosmetic manufacturing.
Experience with scale-up, technology transfer, and process optimization.
Hands-on experience with production equipment including granulators, encapsulators, tablet presses, blenders, homogenizers, and gummy cookers.
Knowledge of GMP, FDA, ISO, NSF, and OSHA regulations.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for product commercialization and scale-up.
Analyze production workflows, equipment selection, and process efficiency to improve manufacturing performance.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve consistency.
Lead process characterization, validation, and optimization activities.
Support formulation scale-up activities for liquids, creams, gummies, tablets, powders, capsules, and OTC products.
Conduct equipment compatibility assessments and production feasibility studies.
Develop and refine batch records, SOPs, BOMs, and validation documentation.
Lead technology transfer activities from R&D to Manufacturing.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing operations.
Investigate process deviations, quality issues, and production inefficiencies.
Collaborate with QA and Production teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
Support IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities and compliance initiatives.
Collaborate with R&D, QA, Production, and external vendors to support manufacturing goals.
Present technical findings, process improvements, and project updates to stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.