Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer

Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries.

Colorcon focuses on market issues and technology development, earning an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. Our products are complemented by extensive formulation experience, application data and value‑added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.

Our company has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.

Location:

101 Christine Dr, Belen, New Mexico, 87002, United States

• Serve as a Development & Application Engineer on assigned initiatives such as New Product Request (NPRs), Change Controls, and Equipment Validations.
• Draft project specifications and manage technical, financial, and documentation aspects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain project development schedules.
• Analyze project proposals and provide layout recommendations.
• Ensure smooth execution of projects in terms of deadlines, quality, and performance.
• Manage supplier relationships during the warranty period in case of production issues.

• Develop and maintain industrial processes aligned with operational needs.
• Contribute to the evolution and standardization of processes.
• Lead continuous improvement projects in collaboration with Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist.
• Manage and update procedures and Work Instructions related to Development & Application (D&A).

• Define equipment requirements in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Participate in supplier selection and evaluation with the Quality Department.
• Identify new suppliers and monitor emerging technological trends.
• Negotiate and manage procurement of production equipment.
• Ensure the plant has the necessary resources for production launch.

• Act as the interface between industrialization and plant teams for project‑related matters.
• Oversee testing and commissioning by coordinating resources and tools.
• Collaborate with technical services on mold and machine specifications during commissioning.
• Provide off‑site support and coordination with global teams during implementation.

• Provide technical support to the sales team during client interactions.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to solution validation.

• Ensure the safety of people and assets in the context of new projects.
• Follow safety instructions and apply applicable regulations and standards.
• Adhere to GMPs (6S, Quality, Hygiene) and internal policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with Engineering major required.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience required; experience in plastics, pharmaceuticals, packaging, or medical‑grade plastics strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Stage‑Gate processes.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company‑wide bonus program.
• Employees have the choice between three medical plans.
• 100% company‑paid dental insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents.
• Optional vision coverage.
• Fitness and wellness programs.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Corporate social responsibility groups (CSR).
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year.
• 401(k) company matching.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

Colorcon participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

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