Process Engineer (Building 3)

Description Summary

The Building 3 Process Engineer will analyze, design, and optimize production processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in a cGMP environment and support plant operational goals.

Customer Focused

• Understand customer requirements and integrate them into operations
• Provide exceptional process information and details to meet customer needs
• Collaborate with EHS, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Planning, and Technical Sales Engineering and Project Engineering to deliver the manufacturing plan
• Work with the Building 3 Plant Manager and operations team to meet revenue targets

CPS Focused

• Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Ensure Building 3 operations are cGMP compliant at all times
• Prepare new Job Jackets (batch records) for commercial products and maintain templates for existing commercial products
• Develop and implement new or modified production processes, equipment, and workflows
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in productivity, cost reduction, and quality through analysis of existing manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to troubleshoot process-related issues
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations, customer complaints, or product quality concerns
• Maintain accuracy of production elements of management information systems including financial reporting and ERP systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Support the commissioning, qualification, and validation of new equipment and processes
• Support Plant Manager in maintaining accuracy of production elements of management information systems including financial reporting and ERP systems
• Share knowledge and expertise with Process Engineers in other business units and Technical Sales Engineers to improve teamwork and collaboration
• Act as deputy to the Building 3 Plant Manager during vacation periods or other absences

People Focused

• Provide technical training and support to production personnel
• Develop new training tools for use in the business unit
• Provide a culture of engagement for all employees within the business unit

Other Key Roles

• Act as deputy to the Building 3 Plant Manager during vacation periods or other absences
• Share knowledge and expertise with Process Engineers in other business units and Technical Sales Engineers to improve teamwork and collaboration
• Perform any other related duties as identified by Senior Leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting (experience in cGMP (food or excipient) manufacturing is a plus)
• Experience with cGMP bottling lines and/or extraction equipment is a plus
• Champion and embody CPS Core Values
• Strong knowledge of process design, optimization, and control
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel, SPC)
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements relevant to the manufacturing industry
• Willingness to accept the demands of a 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Ability to multitask and establish priorities in an environment of competing expectations
• Willingness to continue education and personal development for the purposes of staying up to date with industry, technology, and regulatory requirements
• Desire to be a change agent, not getting discouraged, but persevering through times of conflict
• Flexible and open-minded to change while at the same time being able to hold an unwavering position
• Ability to analyze data, look for trends, and draw conclusions for said data

Location

Reading Campus (primary work location) – 98% of time
East Greenville Campus (secondary location) – 2% of time

Work Environment

Office 40%
Floor 60%

Work Hours

Regular exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures
Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting
May require occasional off-shift or weekend work to support production or projects

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