Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer at Company Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer at Company in METUCHEN, New Jersey Posted in 5 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Summary We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer with experience in powder-based manufacturing, with a strong chemistry background to lead and optimize manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for the design, improvement, and oversight of production processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate combines hands-on plant experience with technical leadership, customer interaction, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement across operations. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and improve mechanical systems, equipment, and process applications. Analyze and optimize chemical and manufacturing processes to increase throughput, improve efficiency, and reduce waste. Schedule and manage production operations involving blending, milling, drying, and screening equipment for maximum efficiency. Lead employees across production and technical operations. Oversee preventive maintenance and downtime activities to ensure operational reliability. Conduct client laboratory testing, including data intake, feasibility studies, process development, optimization, and final reporting; ensure high client satisfaction. Perform root cause analysis on process failures and implement corrective and preventive actions. Manage operational budgets and present performance metrics and financial results to leadership. Collaborate with operations, R D, quality, and regulatory teams to implement new or improved processes. Develop, maintain, and manage technical documentation, including SOPs, certifications, regulatory filings, and compliance records. Ensure full compliance with FDA, DEP, EPA, cGMP, SQF, and other applicable regulatory and safety standards. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5+ years of process engineering experience Experience in powder-based manufacturing within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, or chemical industries. Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, including particle size analyzers, microscopes, moisture balances, and scales. Proven ability to work directly with customers and present technical findings. Strong understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals, including fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. Knowledge of industrial electrical control panels and their integration with manufacturing equipment. Strong regulatory background, with responsibility for maintaining FDA, DEP, EPA, cGMP, SQF, and related programs. Proficiency with CAD and process simulation software is a plus. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.