Sr. Process Engineer
Job Overview:
The Sr. Process Engineer is responsible for ensuring packaging and production efficiencies, identifying operational problems, projects objectives such as cost savings/cost efficiency and developing solutions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manages change across supply chain and identifies solutions through simplification and standardization of processes.
- The ability to identify risks and mitigate them through implementation of emerging technologies and process improvements.
- Strong engineering fundamentals and familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE) and statistical data analysis.
- Provide support to operations by assisting troubleshooting and leading process optimization projects.
- Create/update Bill of Operations (BOO) for new qualified formulas.
- Build and maintain networks across multiple industries to identify emerging technologies and applications to Lief’s supply chain.
- Define critical process parameters for new equipment design and execute IOQ/PQ for new equipment or process.
- The ability to review concepts for commercial feasibility and make recommendations on capitol, as well as identify risks and path forward related to assign projects.
- Collaborate and leads key business partners (R&D, Operations, Engineering) through Technology Transfer process to ensure a reliable product through its life cycle.
- Review and manage trends related to consumer complaints and identifying root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- The ability to lead/assist in packaging component qualifications/Component optimization.
- Management of all packaging deviations and change request.
- Lead FAT’s (Factory Acceptance Test) for all new packaging and production equipment, creating/revising WI (work Instructions) and providing training.
- Be readily available to perform quick and timely adjustments to optimize production and packaging process.
- Lead all pilot and first-time packaging runs. Is responsible for ensuring any changes are within scope of the project and communicated back to appropriate departments.
- Closely work with Tech Ops Manager/Packaging Engineer for analysis and process improvements.
- The Sr Process Engineer will be responsible for the Packaging Engineer.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years’ experience in engineering, process development, quality or related field, preferably in the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, or food industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. or equivalent in a relevant work experience.
- Obtain Lean Green Belt Certification within one year of employment.
- Proven project planning and management skills with the ability to lead multiple projects.
- Project Management Certification a plus.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
- The ability to work in fast-paced environment in a safe manner.
- Proper use of scales, calipers, calculator, and other physical testing equipment.
- Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
- Understand and familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), SAP (ERP System), Work Instruction (WI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Batch Records.
Pay: 76k-110k (USD)
