Process Improvement Engineer

Catalent • KY

92d

About The Position

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually. The Process Improvement Engineer is a hybrid role ideal for individuals who thrive on solving operational challenges through data analysis and structured communication. This position blends floor-based observation with office-based reporting and is responsible for leading projects that enhance manufacturing safety, efficiency, quality, and compliance. Success in this role requires a strong analytical mindset, proficiency in tools like Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to influence change through continuous improvement initiatives and capital project support. This is a full-time on-site salaried position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Please Note: To meet business needs, this role may require weekend work and hours outside of normal work schedule. Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee.

Requirements

• Must have High school diploma with 5 years manufacturing experience and 1 year in a leadership or continuous improvement role OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years manufacturing experience and 6 months in a leadership or continuous improvement role OR
• Master’s degree with 2 years manufacturing experience OR
• Doctoral degree with no experience required
• Proficient in English verbal and written communication skills to convey and receive ideas and instructions to/from others within and outside the organization
• Ability to work well with cross functional teams

Responsibilities

• Develop systems to identify and measure key performance indicators (uptime, downtime, scrap, yield)
• Identify key site capacity constraints and provides timely solutions to resolve
• Manage continuous improvement project pipeline to prioritize projects in relation to cost, benefit, and effort
• Develop and present performance metrics and project updates to leadership
• Uses Lean Six Sigma tools to measure, understand, and improve process variability and efficiency
• Under the direction of site leadership, prioritizes capital projects for improving site performance and efficiency (safety, cost, quality)
• Guides the specification and selection of process, utility, and facility equipment to support site needs
• Ensures all design and construction work complies to cGMP guidelines, as applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Generous 401K match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees