Process Engineer

Process Engineer Req #5130 kdc/one Port Jervis, 20 West King Street, Port Jervis, New York, United States of America Apply Share Job Description Posted Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Summary:

The Process Engineer develops and implements efficient manufacturing and assembly procedures for new cosmetic and OTC products and provides technical assistance with existing products and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review all specifications and procedures for new KDC- One Port Jervis products.
• Review specifications, procedures, and requirements for customer supplied Tech Transfers. Meet with customers to properly implement same as requested.
• Conduct pilots, collect learnings and author detailed batching/ line trial recaps. Make necessary adjustments to manufacturing procedures and filling/ assembly specifications as needed to ensure good product for production.
• Identify and interpret variations in product, equipment, or procedures which may affect results.
• Work with quality team to author accurate filling and assembly specifications for production.
• Set up standard laboratory equipment, run batching and testing, obtain results, and accurately record the results of such tests.
• Work closely with R D and contribute suggestions for improving laboratory methods and scale up procedures.
• Must be familiar with functions and operation of all laboratory and production equipment in area of responsibility.
• Work with manufacturing and production personnel to troubleshoot problem products. Record and report data while implementing procedural/ specification changes as needed.
• Assist in the formula input system for assigned area and implement manufacturing and filling procedures into batch pack.
• Should have a good working knowledge of manufacturing and production procedures and G.M.P.'s.
• Must exhibit safe work habits at all times.
• Should have a good knowledge of raw materials and chemical use in products.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree or a minimum of five (5) years' technical experience in Engineering or Chemistry.
• A minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing plant experience, preferably in the cosmetic industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Good public relations skills for interfacing with customers and outside plant vendors.
• Knowledge of G.

M.P.'s, environmental, safety and QC procedures. KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment. Job Details Pay Type Salary Employment Indicator Indirect Scan this QR code and apply! Download kdc/one Port Jervis, 20 West King Street, Port Jervis, New York, United States of America