Process Engineer I

PCI Pharma Services•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

PCI Pharma Services is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Process Engineer I to provide technical leadership for new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on mitigating packaging issues, optimizing production processes, and supporting operational efficiency. The engineer provides technical and operational support to production, maintenance, and support teams, particularly in process improvement, equipment modification and optimization, safety, and quality improvement. The position uses Lean and Six Sigma techniques and requires organizational and leadership skills for managing projects, equipment needs, staffing projections, and line layouts. The position is located at 3001 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114, and follows a 2/2/3 PM schedule, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Travel is less than 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, biomedical, packaging engineering, or a related field.
1–5 years of relevant experience or training.
Strong mathematical and computer skills, with proficiency in engineering tools.
Excellent communication, report-writing, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret complex technical information and apply sound engineering principles.

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
Strong presentation skills for varying audiences.
Creative thinking and innovation in process improvements.
Ability to set and achieve challenging goals.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering reviews for new projects, considering equipment size and capability and component specifications.
Apply engineering principles to design production lines that target fewer than 1% defects, more than 95% uptime, less than 1% waste, and optimal throughput.
Participate in customer meetings and internal reviews with plant operations, maintenance, quality, and purchasing teams.
Prepare SOPs, line layouts, production diagrams, material-flow documentation, standard work, work instructions, and job aids.
Lead assigned projects using standardized project-management methodologies to support timely and cost-effective delivery.
Research packaging trends and evaluate and test new equipment and processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment performance requirements and process improvements.
Lead CAPA investigations, identify root causes of packaging issues, and drive corrective actions to improve throughput and quality.
Use DMAIC and other Lean Six Sigma techniques to improve processes, reduce waste, and optimize performance.
Measure and analyze production performance and lead initiatives to reduce variability and improve performance metrics.
Ensure compliance with PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies and procedures.
Work overtime and/or weekends when required to meet business needs.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.