Process Improvement Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

● Independently work to continuously optimize batch manufacturing processes to reduce out-of spec incidences and in-market product issues.

● Report findings and suggestions to VP of Operations, to determine best course of action.

● Troubleshoot and interpret product manufacturing issues including identifying root cause and recommending corrective action steps to ensure uninterrupted production.

● Establish continuity of batch processes between like product forms and different manufacturing facilities.

● Ensure compliance of all manufacturing facilities to agreed standard operating procedures.

● Lead qualification of new manufacturing facilities including outlining detailed qualification plans and key qualification parameters.

● Present on-going manufacturing challenges along with key project issues at department and cross-functional technical team meetings in a clear, engaging and understandable manner.

● Seek out new processing insights which can be applied to current and future development programs.

● Work with product development team to lead tech transfer of new products to manufacturing for scale-up and production start-up, including identifying and generating appropriate processes and product/process specifications.

● Manage technical scale-up aspects of the development program within the prescribed timetable.

● Design & execute appropriate scale-up technical testing for programs.

● Identify opportunities to streamline batch sampling and QC process.

● Lead Product Development QC role in approving production batches and finished goods for filling and final product release.

Required Qualifications

● Strong technical understanding within the Personal Care/OTC Industry with a specific emphasis on formulation tech transfer and manufacturing.

● Experience in requirements of bringing products from concept to launch.

● Strong knowledge and diverse experience in personal care/cosmetic manufacturing equipment a must.

● Technical knowledge of process scale-up challenges and QC specification development.

● Formulation experience of multiple product forms including creams, lotions, waxes, non-aerosol sprays, and aerosols.

● Ability to work independently and execute tasks within defined projects/programs with no supervision.

● Ability to interface with counterparts in California and Canada

● Experience in the use of design of experiment techniques to solve manufacturing issues

● Demonstrated experience working effectively on cross functional technical teams

● Strong organizational and computer skills a must.

Education/Previous Experience:

● BS/MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or an equivalent field.

● Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent.

About Us
Fast growing liquid pour contract manufacturer of premium health and beauty products.

Company Description

About Us\r\nFast growing liquid pour contract manufacturer of premium health and beauty products.