Process Engineer

Reckitt•Wilson, NC

32d•$88,000 - $132,000

About The Position

The Process Engineer supports oral solid dosage (OSD), liquid, and semi-solid manufacturing operations through hands-on technical expertise, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The role partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams to support daily production, process scale-up, equipment qualification, and validation while ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements. The Process Engineer leads technology transfer projects; supports new product and equipment implementation; investigates deviations and batch failures; executes validation protocols, including IQ/OQ/PQ and PPQ; and optimizes manufacturing processes from pilot through commercial scale. The position supports current operations and future facility expansions while improving product quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
4–6 years of engineering experience in a pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience supporting technology transfer, process scale-up, validation, and commercial manufacturing operations within cGMP-regulated facilities.
Strong expertise in oral solid dosage (OSD) manufacturing processes and equipment, with working knowledge of liquid and semi-solid manufacturing operations and associated processing systems.
Demonstrated experience with equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), process validation, FDA/cGMP compliance, deviation investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and CAPA implementation.
Ability to optimize manufacturing processes, develop technical documentation, and drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing or similar methodologies.
The role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for day-to-day OSD, liquid, and semi-solid manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production.
Lead troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and CAPA implementation for equipment issues, process deviations, batch failures, and yield improvements.
Manage technology transfer, process scale-up, and new product introductions from pilot development through commercial manufacturing.
Develop and execute validation activities, including equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), PPQ, and process revalidation, and partner with cross-functional teams to qualify new equipment.
Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, technical documentation, engineering reviews, and adherence to cGMP and regulatory requirements.