Sr. Process Engineer - Gummy (55233)

Founded in 1993, SIRIO is a leading global nutraceutical solution provider with extensive expertise in an array of delivery formats, including gummies, softgels, capsules, tablets, powders, functional beverages, probiotics, and other innovative dosage forms. The company is one of the world’s largest providers of soft gel and gummy solutions. Driven by over 300 scientists across five global R&D centers, SIRIO transforms potent ingredients into effective, consumer-friendly products. SIRIO operates seven state-of-the-art manufacturing sites delivering "global resources, local delivery" to partners in more than 50 countries.

About the role

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation, and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of product scale-up and commercialization activities and supports operations by identifying and implementing process improvements to improve product quality, reduce operating costs, and increase production capacity. As an integral part of continuous improvement efforts, provides leadership, guidance, and training to improve efficiencies in operations. This role will manage Jr engineer/s and technicians. Explores relevant enabling technologies, with a focus on driving cost savings. Provides functional technical support to R&D, Quality, and other functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Work with R&D department on successful commercialization of new products
• Creates, updates, and enforces SOPs and JIs, as required
• Maintain effective material loss and determine optimal process operating parameters
• Subject matter expert in capsule, tablets, and help the production team with consistent product quality improvement and troubleshooting
• Provide guidelines in process improvement and continuously optimize the process
• Trains operators, leads, supervisors, and Jr Engineers on new equipment, JIs, and SOPs
• Conducts & leads production trouble-shooting, identifies, and implements viable solutions
• Identifies and delivers advancements in continuous product/process improvements
• Continuously explores, identifies, and develops innovative proprietary solutions and cost savings
• Lead or assist in CAPA or DOE activities
• Review formulations, MBR, Batch records, protocols, change controls, and other process instructions to confirm capability and capacity
• Generate Process Qualifications Protocols (PQs) and perform Process Qualifications
• Work closely with R&D and Engineering on equipment selection process
• Responsible for organizing process validation or process review
• Maintains accurate records of all projects and assignments
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner
• Perform other job duties, as assigned by management

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, pharmaceutical engineering, food engineering, or related field from an accredited college/university
• Five (5) or more years of work experience in the Capsules and Tablet industry
• Previous experience managing a team
• Project management and lean production skills

Work Environment

May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts, and Sesame.

Benefits

• The Company pays 100% of the premium for employee-only medical coverage
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 10 paid Holidays
• Paid time off

Pay

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.