Advanced Innovation Engineer

Our client is seeking a qualified Innovation Engineer for a full‑time position (onsite) in Lancaster, SC. Salary range: $110‑$130k with some flexibility depending on experience and other factors. The Innovation Engineer will bring a strong background in food/pharma equipment. This role blends dietary supplement with process engineering and continuous improvement to support product and process innovation and production systems. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting new product development by identifying, evaluating, and recommending cutting‑edge tools, new technologies, and equipment.

This position is ideal for a proactive problem‑solver who thrives in a dynamic R&D environment and is passionate about driving innovation through technology. This position will work with operations, engineering, quality, business teams, and other functional partners, acting as innovation engineer support on cross‑functional new product development and quality improvement/cost savings teams. Pay Details: $ to $ per year. Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Client benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including paid sick leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as holiday pay where applicable.

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• Identify, assess, and recommend new equipment, tools, and software solutions to support the development of innovative products and processes.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to inform innovation strategies and identify potential technology integration and product opportunities.
• Design and optimize unit operations production using modeling and simulation software.
• Conduct proof‑of‑concept (PoC) and pilot programs for new technologies and assess scalability.
• Collaborate with software developers to specify, test, and integrate custom process control or monitoring software.
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost‑benefit analyses for new technologies and equipment.
• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and new product launches.
• Work closely with vendors and suppliers to evaluate product offerings and negotiate specifications, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Work with manufacturing engineers and Product Development team to ensure products are manufacturable using Design for Manufacturing OpEx practices.
• Lead or support the installation, integration, and validation of new equipment into existing development and production workflows.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards during equipment selection and deployment.
• Follow applicable cGMP processes.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in process or equipment engineering, with a focus on innovation or advanced technologies in food, dietary supplement or pharma industries.
• Strong understanding of food, dietary supplement or pharma processing industrial software platforms.
• Proven experience in evaluating and deploying emerging technologies in a manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Experience using Lean‑Six Sigma Methodology (DMAIC) and tools including Minitab, FMEA, Fishbone, Process Mapping.
• Experience in a cGMP environment with understanding of cGMP principles and requirements.

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