Process Engineer - Packaging

About the role

At Alcami, we deliver reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with our clients, recognized industry expertise and proven regulatory track record. Are you interested in joining our team? The Process Engineer - Packaging is responsible for optimizing manufacturing performance by coordinating production trials, validating process changes, and ensuring improvements are effective, sustainable, and aligned across the entire production process. Acting as a technical expert, this individual evaluates how equipment, systems, and technologies interact, identifying opportunities and resolving obstacles to keep production lines running smoothly, efficiently, and in harmony. The Process Engineer - Packaging develops and maintains technical documentation, standardizes best practices, and supports Continuous Improvement initiatives through the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Additionally, the role analyzes production metrics such as OEE, downtime, and waste using tools like Excel, Power BI, and MES systems to drive data-based decisions, performance reporting, and visual management practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute production trials, machine tests, and process improvement initiatives.
• Validate process changes to ensure improvements are effective, sustainable, and meet performance objectives.
• Analyze production workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support solutions that improve line efficiency, reliability, and throughput.
• Evaluate how production equipment, automation, and technologies interact across the manufacturing process.
• Optimize machine settings and process parameters to ensure equipment operates efficiently and in harmony.
• Identify and resolve obstacles between interconnected systems that impact production performance.
• Support the implementation of new equipment, technologies, and process enhancements.
• Lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collect and analyze production metrics, including OEE, downtime, waste, and efficiency data.
• Utilize tools such as Excel, Power BI, and MES systems to monitor trends and drive data-based decisions.
• Support visual management practices through KPI tracking, reporting, and daily performance reviews.
• Create, maintain, and update technical documentation, including process parameters, changeover procedures, and technical standards.
• Develop standardized processes and best practices to improve consistency and operational performance.
• Ensure technical knowledge and process improvements are effectively documented and shared across teams.
• Support compliance with established manufacturing standards and continuous improvement objectives.

Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with