Process Engineer 1

Description

1. Technology Transfer Responsibilities (50%) 

• Act as liaison between Operations and R&D teams during product development and commercialization.
• Design, perform, and analyze experiments using Quality by Design (QbD), DOE, and mixture design principles.
• Assist in scaling bench experiments to pilot and full-scale production, document and validate process parameters to ensure smooth tech transfer.
• Work with formulation chemists and R&D teams to evaluate new materials and equipment needs.
• Support Scale-up trials, product evaluations, and commercialization readiness activities.
• Assist Operations with Product launch.
• Evaluate equipment and process capabilities and make recommendations on equipment design and selection.
• Support Operations in evaluating product inconsistencies & providing disposition.

• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by troubleshooting process issues.
• Assist in the installation, start-up, and validation of new and modified equipment.
• Contribute to the development and revision of process SOPs and control plans.
• Support safety initiatives including Hazop and job hazard analysis, 5-why’s and RCA.
• Develop work instructions/ OPL (One point lesson) and provide training on new and improved equipment and processes. 

• Analyze product/process/quality data identifying opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Maintain and update technical spreadsheets, databases, and dashboards for process tracking and reporting.
• Support administrative tasks including meeting notes, tracking action items, and managing technical files.

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering required from an ABET accredited institution.  Other engineering disciplines may be considered for highly qualified candidates.
• Minimum of 2 years in Process Engineering with emphasis on formulation development, process scale-up, chemical synthesis and process evaluation.
• A demonstrated proficiency in creation and analysis of Industrial Design of Experiments and/or Mixture Designs is required.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing principles preferred.
• Experience in the synthesis and processing of chemicals and materials preferred.
• Project Management skills preferred.

• Work is performed in office, production, laboratory, and machine environments.
• Some travel may be necessary.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave