Process Engineer I
About The Position
The Process Engineer I helps develop, configure, and optimize manufacturing processes from inception through start-up and validation. The role collaborates with and supports Compounding, Quality, and R&I in day-to-day operations, and serves as a contributing liaison among those teams during process validation and technology transfer. The engineer supports pilots and scale-up of first production batches of personal care, OTC, and cosmetic products for BMSC, as well as technical transfer projects from R&I into Operations. The position also assists with process optimization, batch sizing, and identifying efficiencies in ongoing production. The role involves supporting pilot batch execution, recording observations and deviations, troubleshooting transfers with customers, and contributing to continuous improvement. The engineer follows established adjustment protocols, reinforces escalation criteria, helps identify process and material non-conformances, and maintains Operations quality documents. Off-shift support may be needed.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in process engineering, compounding, or a related role in an FMCG, Cosmetic, Food, or Pharma environment.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or an equivalent scientific field.
- Familiarity with cGMP, preferably in an FDA-regulated environment.
- Experience with processing requirements for Cosmetic and OTC products in line with cGMP and FDA 21 CFR Part 210/211 procedures, and knowledge of safety and OSHA regulations.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including timely communication of sensitive information across all organizational levels.
- Training, facilitation, and supervisory skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to foster collaboration and be results-oriented.
- Self-motivation and ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to climb stairs; stand for periods; bend, squat, kneel, turn, and stoop; walk and sit for periods; and lift up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Assist in executing pilot batches and transforming lab-scale processes to large-scale compounding of personal care, OTC, and color cosmetic products.
- Document pilot batch observations, deviations, and outcomes to support scale-up decisions and process development records.
- Provide Process Engineering support for continuous improvement of products and processes.
- Assist with process development and troubleshooting during customer technology transfers.
- Support efforts to reduce batch cycle times and improve tank turnover by observing production flow, identifying inefficiencies, and escalating recommendations to senior engineers.
- Follow established in-process adjustment protocols for pH, viscosity, and specific gravity; train the compounding team on approved in-range adjustments per SOP and reinforce escalation criteria for conditions outside approved parameters.
- Support best practices and innovative industrial process solutions for efficiency, cost reduction, sustainability, and profitability.
- Identify and resolve process deviations and Bulk or Raw Material non-conformances.
- Write, review, and maintain Quality documents, forms, and records in Operations areas.
- Manage multiple tasks and projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Provide off-shift support as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
