PROCESS ENGINEER

Details:

• Design & Implement Manufacturing Solutions
• Independently study, understand, and execute industrial-scale bulk pilot, filling, and assembly trials of new cosmetic products for a smooth transition to manufacturing/production scale while providing fluid communication between R&D and Manufacturing. This involves all facets of New Product Introduction: Experimental Design, Execution, Physical Testing, and Quantitative Analysis & Interpretation.
• Quickly acquire the knowledge necessary to create a Design of Experiments (DOE) to solve processing challenges.
• Ability to confidently operate in a cGMP environment with an intimate knowledge of applicable regulations and standards.
• Active participation in the understanding and resolution of new/existing manufacturing issues.
• Investigate out-of-specification manufacturing non-conformances, as needed. Create effective corrective and preventive action plans to resolve.

Responsible for compliance of assigned work area with company-set standards for manufacturing/lab safety and general maintenance.
This position reports into the Industrial Engineering Manager and is located in NY. They will interface internally with Project Management, Quality Assurance, R&D Laboratory, Manufacturing Operations, related global functions, and externally with Clients & Suppliers, as needed.
Job Requirements
Details:
B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical/Industrial Engineering, or related degree.
Strong understanding of chemical processing concepts including heat transfer, mass flow, and instrumental & statistical analysis and how it is applied to personal care products.
Minimum four (4) years in a science-related industry, preferably cosmetic & personal care in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
Exceptional communication skills with an ability to effectively convey complicated data and timelines with all cross-functional teams; R&D Formulation Chemists, Technical & Operational Manufacturing, Packaging, and Marketing/Product Development. Proficiency in MS Office applications.