Process Engineer

Process Engineer — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Charlotte, NC)Initially 12-month contract, with likely future extensionLocation: Charlotte, North CarolinaEmployment Type: 40 Hours/week, O.T. Available, W2, No SponsorshipIndustry: Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical ManufacturingAbout the Opportunityi-Pharm GxP is partnering with a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer with a growing production site in Charlotte, NC, is looking for a Contract Process Engineer. This is a chance to work on high-impact, GMP-regulated production processes that directly support the supply of critical medicines — with strong visibility, technical ownership, and a clear path for career growth.As a specialist SOW consultancy, i-Pharm GxP places engineers on a project/deliverables basis — this role offers genuine technical ownership and the chance to make a fast, visible impact on an active production site.What You'll DoOwn and optimize manufacturing processes across upstream/downstream operations (or formulation, fill-finish, packaging — tailor to actual process), driving yield, quality, and efficiency improvementsLead root cause investigations and CAPA implementation for process deviationsPartner cross-functionally with Quality, Validation, Automation, and Manufacturing teams to troubleshoot production issues in real timeAuthor and execute protocols for process validation, tech transfer, and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)Apply continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to reduce cycle times and variabilityEnsure all activities comply with cGMP, FDA, and relevant regulatory standardsSupport scale-up and technology transfer of new products into commercial manufacturingWhat You BringBachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related discipline (advanced degree a plus)2+ years of process engineering experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of unit operations, process validation, and regulatory documentationExperience with deviation/CAPA systems and root cause analysis toolsExcellent cross-functional communication skills and comfort working on the production floorSix Sigma/Lean certification a plusAbility to work on a W2/contract basis for the duration statedWhy JoinWork on products that make a direct impact on patient healthJoin a site investing heavily in modernization and expansionCompetitive compensation, strong benefits, and genuine growth trajectory into senior/lead engineering rolesClient name withheld at this stage of the search — happy to share full details with shortlisted candidates.