Industrial Process Engineer

Industrial Process Engineer Frisco, TX
Description About Us Drug Crafters Pharmacy is a rapidly growing, nationally licensed compounding pharmacy and an affiliate of NexPoint Advisors, a Dallas-based alternative investment and financial services firm. Drug Crafters specializes in hormone replacement therapy (HRT), peptides, weight management, and customized wellness solutions, supporting a nationwide provider network. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compliant compounded medications at scale through best-in-class facilities, cleanroom operations, and process excellence. Position Overview The Industrial Process Engineer is responsible for designing, analyzing, and improving end-to-end production workflows within Drug Crafters' compounding operations. This role focuses on process flow, capacity planning, equipment utilization, risk reduction, and continuous improvement across sterile and non-sterile environments. This position is ideal for a process-oriented engineer with experience in compounding pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or regulated cleanroom environments, who enjoys translating complexity into repeatable, efficient systems. Key Responsibilities Analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing and compounding workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and throughput
Develop process maps, capacity models, and standard work for sterile and non-sterile operations
Partner with pharmacy, quality, and operations teams to ensure processes comply with USP 795, 797, 800, and 825 requirements
Identify bottlenecks, failure modes, and operational risk areas; implement data-driven improvements
Support cleanroom process flow, material movement, and segregation strategies
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, quality improvement, and cycle-time optimization
Support equipment selection and layout planning from a process-flow and scalability perspective
Assist with process change management, documentation, and validation support
Provide engineering input for expansion, new product introductions, and increased production volume
Requirements Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
3+ years of experience in a compounding pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or cleanroom-regulated environment
Demonstrated experience optimizing production or manufacturing processes in regulated settings
Working knowledge of USP compounding standards and quality system expectations
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into operational improvements
Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams Preferred Qualifications Experience in a 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy
Familiarity with sterile compounding process flows and environmental controls
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification
Experience supporting scale-up, facility expansion, or capacity growth initiatives
Exposure to GMP principles and pharmaceutical quality systems Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
Performance-based bonus potential
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunity to play a key technical role in a growing, well-capitalized organization Compliance & Professional Standards Maintain strict adherence to all applicable pharmacy and regulatory standards
Ensure compounding processes prioritize patient safety, quality, and compliance
Support a culture of accountability, documentation integrity, and continuous improvement What Success Looks Like Reliable, compliant compounding processes that scale with business growth
Cleanroom operations that meet or exceed regulatory and quality benchmarks
Improved production efficiency and reduced operational risk
Strong cross-functional partnerships with pharmacy, quality, and leadership
Measurable improvements in throughput, consistency, and process stability Why Join Us High-growth compounding pharmacy with strong financial backing
Opportunity to shape and optimize advanced compounding operations
Direct impact on patient safety and product quality
Collaborative environment with leadership visibility
Long-term growth potential as operations scale