Purpose of Position:

This position is primarily responsible for the development of pilot and full-scale manufacturing processes for skincare, personal care and color cosmetic products.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and revises Master Batch Record documentation related to internal and external formula transfers
• Develops and maintains a liaison with R&D, Quality Control, Manufacturing and other departments to successfully manufacture pilots, production batches, troubleshoot in-process batches, and implement process improvements
• Monitors and records observations on new product scale-up activities, pilots, and first production batches in Manufacturing
• Independently conduct bench batches of cosmetic formulations (including hot pours) and provide processing recommendations
• Efficiently reports on status of projects to the 1st Shift Process Engineering team on a nightly basis
• Evaluates and recommends new processing equipment & systems for bulk manufacturing to ensure continued sophistication and improvement in the manufacturing department
• Assists Senior Engineer and Validation Specialist in the development of OTC Validation Protocols and their implementation
• Conduct validation swab testing as required during second shift
• Adheres to GMP guidelines in the maintenance of documents, manufacturing and change control procedures Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
• 3+ year experience in process engineering with personal care products (preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Must be able to think critically and analytically ("Think outside the box") to resolve issues and make improvements
• Bilingual in English/Spanish and Color-matching experience an asset

Pay:

$73,000.00 - $76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person