Process Engineer

Job Title: Process EngineerJob Description The Process Engineer provides technical support and engineering solutions for process and equipment-related issues in a regulated pharmaceutical and animal health manufacturing environment. This role focuses on ensuring equipment and processes remain in a validated and controlled state, supporting production and maintenance teams, and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency. Responsibilities Provide technical support and engineering solutions for process and equipment-related issues, including real-time support for production staff during manufacturing activities.Provide technical support for maintenance activities and assist in troubleshooting complex equipment and process problems.Understand the basis for the qualification of equipment and ensure that all equipment and systems remain appropriate and fit for their intended purpose.Ensure equipment and processes operate in a consistent and expected state of control, aligned with regulatory commitments, cGMP requirements, and relevant standards.Provide on-floor support to Manufacturing teams for equipment and process troubleshooting, ensuring issues are promptly identified and documented in the appropriate quality management system.Lead or support root cause analyses for process and equipment issues and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions are defined, implemented, and followed through.Ensure that changes, maintenance activities, and other interventions do not adversely impact the qualified or validated state of equipment and processes.Provide oversight for maintenance activities on process equipment and ensure all changes are documented accurately through the change management system.Use data-driven analysis of process and equipment performance to understand capacity, efficiency, and variability, and identify opportunities for optimization.Recommend and implement process and equipment improvements to enhance system performance, reliability, and throughput.Ensure process operations comply with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures, and support a strong safety culture.Participate in HAZOP and process safety reviews, identifying and mitigating hazards associated with manufacturing processes and equipment.Demonstrate strict adherence to local, state, and federal requirements, cGMP standards, and internal policies and procedures, consistently modeling a “Safety First and Quality Always” mindset.Attend, complete, and maintain required training to stay current with industry standards, regulatory expectations, and internal procedures. Essential Skills Minimum of 2 years of experience in process engineering, preferably within the pharmaceutical or animal health industry.Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply data-driven approaches to process and equipment performance.Proficiency in fill finish processes and related manufacturing operations.In-depth understanding of process engineering principles and their application in a regulated manufacturing environment.Proven experience working within cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and FDA-compliant operations.Solid knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices for pharmaceutical and animal health manufacturing.Excellent communication abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in process troubleshooting and root cause analysis within a manufacturing setting.Familiarity with quality management systems and change management processes.Experience participating in HAZOP and process safety reviews.Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance.Ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative team environment and manage multiple priorities.Comfort working both on the manufacturing floor and in an office setting. Work Environment The role is based in a combined office and manufacturing floor environment in Lenexa, KS. You will spend time both in an office setting performing analysis and documentation and on the production floor providing hands-on support to manufacturing and maintenance teams. The environment involves working with pharmaceutical and animal health processes, including fill finish operations, under cGMP and FDA-regulated conditions. You will operate within a small, close-knit team that offers significant hands-on experience and exposure to a wide range of process engineering activities. The culture emphasizes a strong safety and quality focus, balanced with flexibility and a results-oriented approach to work schedules, as long as responsibilities are met. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Overland Park, KS. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Overland Park,KS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. 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