Process Engineer

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

Working at Pharmavite you will contribute to the development and delivery of the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, and other innovative products. This role focuses on process optimization and technical support for assigned dosage forms, ensuring continuous improvement, reliability, and customer value across the supply chain.

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I‑983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Optimizes products and processes by establishing process capabilities and controls, and ensures adherence to standards through continuous verification. Leads site functional technical support for assigned dosage form, finding and implementing creative solutions that maximize value to our customers. Establishes specifications and appropriate process guardrails to deliver a reliable and repeatable process to Operations. Leverages data and an analytical mindset to draw insights and champion change across our supply chain.

• Display subject matter expertise for the assigned dosage form and influence internal and external groups for improvement.
• Use problem‑solving skills to identify root cause and implement corrective actions to enhance product or process reliability.
• Develop a deep understanding of process capability, establish repeatability controls, and optimize product or process to maximize customer value.
• Support periodic review of products and processes by collecting data, analyzing results, and recommending improvements.
• Develop and execute cleaning validations.
• Assist Quality and Operations with troubleshooting, change controls, and reduction of non‑conformance reports.
• Serve as a technical approver for equipment change requests and installation qualification documentation.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical documents such as QCRs, NCRs, technical reports, SOPs, MBRs, change controls, cost quotes, validation protocols, P&PV summary reports, and stability protocols.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams to address problems, facilitate discussion, and foster efficient manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Maintain documentation on all projects and submit timely written reports.
• Perform equipment testing and qualification (FAT, SAT, PQ, IQ, OQ) as required.
• Train technical operations, product development, and manufacturing staff on new processes and equipment technologies.
• Ensure efficient operations in assigned project areas in accordance with SOPs, GMPs, and safety requirements.
• Review current and new processes and apply state‑of‑the‑art technology to improve them.
• Occasional after‑hours operations or project support may be required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Four‑year college or university degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or related science field.

• No specific certification required. Packages Professional, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other problem‑solving tools are a plus.

• At least two years of industry experience (preferably in pharmaceutical, nutritional, food, or consumer‑packaged goods) in manufacturing technical support, process/product development, quality engineering, and/or testing.

• Comprehensive knowledge of product and process development, manufacturing/packaging equipment, and testing laboratory techniques.
• Firm foundation in chemistry, mathematics, pharmaceutics, and/or food science.
• Well‑developed oral and written communication skills.
• Results‑oriented organization and planning skills with the ability to prioritize and execute actions.
• Ability to make presentations and recommendations in the assigned area.
• Understanding of Lean concepts and application of DOE and QbD is a plus.
• Use of hand‑held data collection devices and instrumentation.

• May require lifting up to 35 lb in manufacturing, pilot lab, or office environments.

• Negligible exposure to disagreeable elements.
• Frequent work in pilot plants and production facilities.

• Travel required for…