Senior Process Engineer

Ferring • Parsippany, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease. As Senior Process Engineer you will be responsible for providing advanced engineering support for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and processes within a cGMP-regulated environment. This role leads and executes complex technical projects, supports capital equipment initiatives, and ensures successful design, commissioning, qualification, and integration of equipment and systems. The Senior Process Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams—including Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Automation, and Regulatory Affairs—to maintain compliant and reliable operations, drive continuous improvement, and support regulatory inspections. With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Process Engineering; equivalent experience (12+ years) may be considered in lieu of formal degree requirements
• Minimum 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical GMP manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated proficiency in process design, optimization, or troubleshooting
• Completion of specialized training or certifications in process engineering or GMP manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience in equipment design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and qualification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering principles to complex systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, automation interfaces, and quality systems software (e.g., deviation, CAPA, change control).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to all cGMP requirements, company policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) during internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Support Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs with preparation and review of documentation for change controls, submissions, and investigations.
• Support the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new and modified manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and manage capital plans for equipment-related projects.
• Review and provide feedback on engineering documentation, including URSs, design packages, SOPs, FAT/SAT protocols, and IOQ documentation.
• Coordinate with equipment users, vendors, and external fabricators for project execution and equipment lifecycle management.
• Assist with integration of equipment into site networks, automation systems, monitoring systems, and data historians.
• Support Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities.
• Participate in the development and review of validation protocols, engineering studies, and acceptance criteria.
• Provide technical troubleshooting for complex equipment and process issues related to aseptic systems, lyophilizers, and supporting utilities.
• Provide hands-on support on the production floor and in cleanroom environments as required.
• Assist with programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and building/process monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with the Automation team to improve system reliability and data integrity.
• Lead and participate in risk assessments, including FMEAs, for new or modified equipment.
• Investigate equipment-related deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Support and drive continuous process improvement initiatives across the site.
• Collaborate with internal teams and global sites on special projects and technical issue resolution.
• Plan and coordinate on-site activities for vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Ensure timely and compliant execution of project deliverables.
• Willingness to provide on-call, off-shift, weekend, or holiday support as required to support production or project needs.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation
• Exceptional range of flexible benefits
• Personal support
• Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Working hours that respect your lifestyle
• Welcoming and equitable culture
• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401k plan and company match
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses
• Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
• Vacation time to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment
• 15 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior