Process Engineer; Building

Building 3 Process Engineer

The Building 3 Process Engineer will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing production processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and maintenance to drive continuous improvement in a cGMP environment and support the plant's operational goals.

Customer Focused:

• Understand customer requirements with regard to process and specification and assure both are integrated into operations.
• Provide exceptional process information and details to satisfy customer information requirements and requests.

CPS Focused:

• Collaborate with EHS, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Planning, and Technical Sales Engineering and Project Engineering to deliver the manufacturing plan within Job Metrics.
• Work with the Building 3 Plant Manager and operations team to deliver the revenue expected and committed to on a monthly basis

Key Functional Roles:

• Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure Building 3 operations are cGMP compliant at all times
• Prepare new Job Jackets (batch records) for commercial products and maintain templates for existing commercial products
• Develop and implement new or modified production processes, equipment, and workflows.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in productivity, cost reduction, and quality through analysis of existing manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to troubleshoot process-related issues.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations, customer complaints, or product quality concerns.
• Monitor key process parameters, track performance metrics, and generate regular reports for plant leadership.
• Support the commissioning, qualification, and validation of new equipment and processes.
• Support Plant Manager in maintaining accuracy of production elements of management information systems including financial reporting and ERP systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Work with suppliers and vendors as needed to support equipment or process changes.

People Focused:

• Provide technical training and support to production personnel and help develop new training tools for use in the business unit.
• Provide a culture of engagement for all employees within the business unit.

Other Key Roles:

• Act as deputy to the Building 3 Plant Manager during vacation periods or other absences
• Share knowledge and expertise with Process Engineers in other business unit and Technical Sales Engineers to improve teamwork and collaboration
• Perform any other related duty as identified by Senior Leadership

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting (experience in cGMP (food or excipient) manufacturing is a plus).

• Experience with cGMP bottling lines and/or extraction equipment is a plus

• Champion and embodiment of CPS Core Values

• Strong knowledge of process design, optimization, and control.

• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel, SPC).

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements relevant to the manufacturing industry.

• Willingness to accept the demands of a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

• Ability to multitask and establish priorities in an environment of competing expectations.

• Willingness to continue education and personal development for the purposes of staying up to date with industry, technology, and regulatory requirements.

• Desire to be a change agent, not getting discouraged, but persevering through times of conflict.

• Flexible and open minded to change while at the same time being able to hold an unwavering position.

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