Process Engineer - Nutritional Supplements Manufacturing

Process Engineer – Nutritional Supplements Manufacturing

Location: West Palm Beach, FL | Type: Full-time, Direct Hire | Schedule: On-site

About the Opportunity

Our client, an established contract manufacturer of nutritional supplements and consumer health products for leading brands, is looking for a hands-on Process Engineer to join its Nutrition manufacturing team. In this role you will support new product introductions, optimize and scale manufacturing processes, and improve productivity while meeting safety, quality, and cost targets in an FDA-regulated environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support new product introductions (NPI) from process development and trials through production ramp-up.
• Own and maintain production routings and cost assumptions for new and reordered items.
• Conduct risk assessments for new products, considering formula, packaging, process capability, and equipment constraints.
• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, including controlled trials and validation of process changes.
• Lead tooling reviews and coordinate the design and fabrication of tooling solutions, including rapid prototyping and 3D printing.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through routing optimization, labor efficiency, waste reduction, and automation.
• Define technical requirements for new or modified equipment, including electrical specs, conveyors, speeds, line layout, and safety standards.
• Support equipment commissioning and validation (FAT review, IQ/OQ execution, and JHA).
• Write test procedures, trial plans, and acceptance criteria, and lead a structured Findings & Actions process with cross-functional teams.
• Perform root cause analysis on process and equipment deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support daily production through troubleshooting and standardizing improvements.
• Work with Quality, R&D, Production, Packaging, Sourcing, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and meet capacity needs.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Chemical, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering. A Master’s in Engineering or Food Science is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Process or Manufacturing Engineer in nutritional supplements, food, beverage, CPG, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven NPI experience, including process development, trials, and production ramp-up.
• Hands-on experience with process optimization, cost reduction, labor efficiency, and equipment automation.
• Experience with equipment validation and commissioning (FAT, IQ/OQ) and safety assessments (JHA).
• Experience with risk assessments, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and FDA regulations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and packaging processes, including Fill & Assemble operations.
• Strong documentation, organization, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Working Conditions

• Work in office, production, and warehouse environments, including noisy areas.
• Stand and walk for long periods; occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.

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