Process Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Process Engineer provides technical support and coordination between Voyant Beauty customers, internal R&D and plant operations during new product launches and restages, beginning with feasibility activities and ending with first production batch.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering. Chemical Engineering degree preferred. Skilled in understanding emulsions and the science behind the chemistry.
• 1 years of thorough experience in pilot lab, bulk lab, or related process development.
• Experience working in a fast-paced consumer goods/regulated company strongly desired; experience in the cosmetics/personal care and contract manufacturing industry preferred.
• Understanding of physical and chemical properties of ingredients as well as their structure and property relationships and a working knowledge of thickeners, surfactants, and other raw ingredient.
• A working knowledge of formula scale up and manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of cGMP and GLP
• Demonstrate initiative and provide complete follow-through on areas of responsibility.
• Easily adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work across functions and cultures and interact with all levels of the organization required.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at once, work under pressure, apply judgment and ask for aid in prioritizing as applicable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Willing to work extended shifts and/or weekends if necessary.
• Represent company in ethical, moral and professional manner at all times.

• Verify formula reproducibility before initial production run with lab scale up. with the scale up of approved formulations in the R&D laboratory for stability, safety, sales samples, or package compatibility testing. During the execution of the 3-10 kg batching process goal is to optimize batching process for manufacturing with identification of critical processing parameters and key visual indicators.
• Transcription of the defined R&D batching process for bulk manufacturing. Identifying and mixing vessels and compounding equipment needed for commercial scale up.
• Capable of independent work in a laboratory setting: process development, characterization, maintaining proper records, complying with internal quality control and safety requirements.
• Work with production personnel, when required, to determine adjustments, trouble shooting, or corrections to first few commercial batches.
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned.
• Site subject matter liaison to network Process Engineering teams.
• Manages pilot/trial/first production scale up batches and processes including coordination with operations for batching and filling, and technical liaison with validation specialists for OTC documentation.
• Conduct bench and pilot batch activities for new product, restages, and existing products; maintain an in-depth understanding of the product properties and formula while troubleshooting problems that arise.
• Conduct activities that coordinate and support the ‘Right First Time” quality control measures.
• Assist in the transfer and scale up of new formulas from R&D to compounding
• Review formulas with chemists, author manufacturing procedures to optimize production of the formula, maintain the quality and aesthetics desired, and ensure batch to batch consistency.
• Collect production data (ex. mixing times and speeds, transfer, and fill temperatures) and apply standard methods to analyze, document and diagram production processes.
• Participate in pre-pilot and post-pilot production meetings.
• Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output while cutting costs.
• Observe Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP)
• Maintain appropriate records and complete necessary reports in a timely manner.