Process Engineer

Actalent is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical direction for a defined portion of the production process, sharing responsibility for department performance in safety, health, environment, quality, and production.

Responsibilities

• Observe, analyze, and interpret information from process operations to identify optimization areas.
• Assist technicians in establishing and maintaining predictive/preventative programs for the area.
• Analyze and solve technical/operational problems related to the assigned process.
• Lead and facilitate process troubleshooting.
• Conceive, plan, develop, and recommend proposals for optimizing production capacity/capability.
• Manage small capital projects and serve as a resource on large projects.
• Assist in setting, tracking, and meeting department goals.
• Support plant and corporate initiatives as outlined in the manufacturing plan.
• Adhere to equipment/material specifications and follow the change control process.
• Review and sign batch records, report non-conformances, and lead investigations into non-conformances.
• Implement SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) policy compliance within the work group.
• Participate in and lead investigations of safety/environmental incidents and execute corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for process critical control points.
• Maintain a presence in production areas and remain accessible to all process team members.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, assemble data, and generate KPI reports.
• Communicate issues and process improvement ideas to affected personnel and solicit feedback.
• Interact with and assist team members and external resources as necessary.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, batch processing, and process improvement.
• Experience in a manufacturing background and substantial process improvement experience.
• Experience in batch operation and processing with large tanks.
• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, fermentation, or bioprocessing.

Skills

• Willing to learn and adapt.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Work Environment

This role is fully on-site, with employees starting their workday between 7-8 AM and working a full 9-hour day. The facility focuses on the non-branded production and testing of nutraceutical products, supporting cross-functional teams. The open campus consists of five different buildings, including an onsite cafeteria and lounge facility.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

Schedule

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Belvidere, NJ, with a standard 9-hour workday starting between 7-8 AM.