Process Engineer-Production Systems, Oral Solid Dose

Overview

Virbac Animal Health is seeking a Process Engineer for our Industrial Operations teams. The role focuses on oral solid dose (granulation, compression) process optimization and supports new product launches through engineering expertise.

• Standardize existing manufacturing processes (equipment and steps) to increase robustness and compliance.
• Develop and implement process improvements in collaboration with the Industrial Operations Team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing process problems, performing investigations and determining root causes and corrective actions.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency, output, and safety of manufacturing processes through observation, measurement, and data analysis.
• Support the Corporate Risk Management program.

• Develop process documentation and training material to support standardized processes and new product launches.
• Provide documentation to support compliance requirements for existing products and new product regulatory filings.

• Provide process engineering recommendations to R&D and MSAT during development phases to ensure robust manufacturability.
• Advise on compliance and product quality during the development phase.

• Participate in technology transfer to transition new products into production.
• Ensure new processes meet production, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance on manufacturing equipment and systems purchases.

• Develop general training material related to process engineering.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert and trainer for process engineering knowledge.

• Participate in kaizen events and develop new support systems, incorporating a quality perspective.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
• Review process history to identify improvement trends.

• 5-7 years of increasing responsibility in a pharmaceutical cGMP environment.
• BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• Prior proven experience processing powders (oral solid dose, granulation, compression).
• Experience with extrusion processes (preferred).
• Leadership experience of process improvement teams.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or other FDA‑regulated industry.
• Experience applying lean and Six Sigma principles and tools (preferred).
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Competitive base compensation and bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) match: 6%.
• Paid time off (prorated): 13 days.
• Company‑paid holidays: 15.
• Vacation days: 5.
• Personal days: 5.
• Floating holidays: 5.
• Growth opportunities through professional development and internal mobility.