Process Engineer - Upstream
About The Position
At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all. Overview Responsible for process improvement and provides technical support for an assigned area of production operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or Biochemical Engineering with a minimum of 0 to 5 years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- Ability to work independently with little to no direction and take initiative within scope of work responsibilities as well as collaborate effectively with a team.
- Ability to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstratable technical proficiency and creativity.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Commitment to establish policies and procedures while pursuing continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- An interest in data science and machine learning is highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot production process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective action
- Analyze current production processes and identify potential improvements
- Lead a project team through the installation of a new process or equipment
- Complete validation requirements for any new system (IQ, OQ, and PQ)
- Provide in-process technical oversight which includes production support for day-to-day issues, long term needs, and start-up requirements
- Communicate throughout the organization with validation, QA, QC, supply chain, sales, etc.
- Collect and analyze production data and prepare a presentation to share at department meetings
- Write and review technical reports, batch production records, SOPs, work instructions, and deviations
- Design and execute lab scale experiments for process development and investigations
- Develop a deep understanding of unit operations, processes, and product flows
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
