Process Engineer

Avantor•Paris, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity: Avantor is looking for a Process Engineer to contribute to the development and refinement of new manufacturing processes, methods or operational plans, and the optimization and efficiency of manufacturing processes. This role will be a full-time position based out of our Paris, KY office. How you will thrive and create an impact: Ensure the reliability and scalability of processes and associated equipment when bringing new products into production. Documents research findings and creates necessary documentation. May oversee smaller-scale improvement projects or process modifications within the manufacturing floor, ensuring successful implementation. May perform hands-on execution of laboratory studies and/or technology projects. Addresses recurring but varied challenges within manufacturing operations, applying analytical skills to evaluate process variables and recommend effective solutions. Collaborates with internal teams, such as R&D, production, quality, and maintenance, and may communicate with external parties, including equipment sub-contractors or suppliers, to exchange technical insights and align on manufacturing and engineering objectives. Be main technical point of contact for clients and stakeholders including Design-Build Proposals, including scope, cost estimates, HSE& checklists, schedules and all required project documents. Cross functional communication and coordination with internal teams and vendors to ensure resource availability as needed. Evaluate and select equipment and contractors. Provide technical assistance to collaborating stake holders including vendors, contractors and cross functional departments. Participate in Corporate Purchasing and Legal contract reviews. Provide technical assistance to the production and maintenance areas for equipment performance, problem solving, and energy usage optimization.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Chemical Engineering or related degree is preferred.
Experience: 3+ years of Project Engineering experience with 2 or more years in a chemical manufacturing or industrial facility.
Process Safety expertise to drive safety priorities and compliance with our internal and relevant industry standards, regulations, audits, and safety protocols.
Experience working in a chemical, pharma or medical device related industry.
Strong Process Safety Management (PSM) and Management of change (MOC)experience required.
Understanding of cGMP, ISO, OSHA regulations.
Quality/ safety experience.
Experience working within cross functional project teams on multiple projects with responsibility for entire project lifecycle and budgets.

Nice To Haves

Experience communicating complicated technical subjects to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
Experience with MS Office, SAP, CAD and document management systems is preferred.
Technical Project Planning expertise to own, lead, and execute projects from requirements and scope alignment to defining project tasks, milestones, and deliverables to commissioning/ handover and completion.
Self-starter able to work with limited information in a complex project landscape with minimum guidance.

Responsibilities

Ensure the reliability and scalability of processes and associated equipment when bringing new products into production.
Documents research findings and creates necessary documentation.
Oversee smaller-scale improvement projects or process modifications within the manufacturing floor, ensuring successful implementation.
Perform hands-on execution of laboratory studies and/or technology projects.
Address recurring but varied challenges within manufacturing operations, applying analytical skills to evaluate process variables and recommend effective solutions.
Collaborate with internal teams, such as R&D, production, quality, and maintenance, and may communicate with external parties, including equipment sub-contractors or suppliers, to exchange technical insights and align on manufacturing and engineering objectives.
Be main technical point of contact for clients and stakeholders including Design-Build Proposals, including scope, cost estimates, HSE& checklists, schedules and all required project documents.
Cross functional communication and coordination with internal teams and vendors to ensure resource availability as needed.
Evaluate and select equipment and contractors.
Provide technical assistance to collaborating stake holders including vendors, contractors and cross functional departments.
Participate in Corporate Purchasing and Legal contract reviews.
Provide technical assistance to the production and maintenance areas for equipment performance, problem solving, and energy usage optimization.