Process Engineer - Cosmetics & Skincare
Totowa, NJ
Full Time
Mid Level
Title: Process Engineer
Reports to: Sr. Process Engineer
Department: Operations
Responsibility Summary: The Process Engineer will develop, maintain & document robust manufacturing &
fill/assembly procedures based on formulation & equipment. Lead in the making of pilot, 1st production &
validation batches along with Compounding Manager, R&D Chemist & customer (if applicable). Participate in line
trials along with Production Manager, BOM Coordinator & Customers (if applicable).
Responsibilities:
The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting the company's business events through a variety of tasks,
including:
Reports to: Sr. Process Engineer
Department: Operations
Responsibility Summary: The Process Engineer will develop, maintain & document robust manufacturing &
fill/assembly procedures based on formulation & equipment. Lead in the making of pilot, 1st production &
validation batches along with Compounding Manager, R&D Chemist & customer (if applicable). Participate in line
trials along with Production Manager, BOM Coordinator & Customers (if applicable).
Responsibilities:
The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting the company's business events through a variety of tasks,
including:
- Provide process engineering and oversight for technical transfer / scale-up of pilot / first production batch.
- Coordinate of lab activities to include customer involvement in new products first production, R&D interaction, manufacturing and quality control. Resolve process deviations and non conformance.
- Conduct process development experiments in laboratory scale.
- Write / revise manufacturing procedure.
- Support daily batching which includes troubleshooting in-process batch adjustment and optimizing existing processes.
- Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
- Conduct validation of OTC products. Assist R&D and QC with formulation and Quality Control issues.
- Set up necessary equipment for successful product transfer. Perform special project of sourcing and improving existing equipment.
- Develop & conduct IQ/OQ/PQ, as needed.
- Support filling operations, prepare Fill and Assembly Instructions, as needed.
- Chemistry or Chemical (or Mechanical) Engineering Degree.
- 5+ yrs experience in a manufacturing of color cosmetics or personal care items.
- Excellent analytical & problem solving skills.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point).
- Superior communication skills (Spanish a plus).
- Ability to lift and carry up to 10-15 pounds.
Compensation & Benefits:
The approximate pay range for this position is $54,080 - $62,400 per year. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities.
The benefit package includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
- PTO
- Special Paid Leave for employees’ personal events
- Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) employer match
- Year-End Gift
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