Process Engineer - Capsules Job Saint Louis area,St. Louis Missouri USA,Engineering

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Location: St. Louis

Process Engineer
- Compaction
- St. Louis, MO Area RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specify, source, and justify pressing equipment, tooling, feed systems, and support equipment; manage installation, commissioning, and vendor relationships
Execute Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and author the associated protocols
Partner with Facilities and ES&H on line layout, grounding and static control, containment, and operational siting under explosives safety program
Define and document the process: work instructions, travelers, control plans, and validated parameter windows
Manage tooling as a program — specification, sourcing, incoming inspection, wear tracking, changeover procedures, and replacement lifecycle
Establish in-process and final controls for dimensional, density, and integrity attributes; execute capability studies and sustain SPC
Troubleshoot production-stopping issues including weight and density variation, feed inconsistency, sticking and picking, tooling wear, and mechanical faults
Build and maintain the preventive maintenance program and spare parts strategy
Drive yield, throughput, scrap reduction, and cycle time improvement against defined cost targets
Train and qualify press operators; build sufficient bench depth so the line does not depend on any single individual
Support first article inspection, source inspection, and customer, prime contractor, and DCMA audits
Partner with Quality on nonconformance disposition, root cause analysis, and CAPA

Required Qualifications:

B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering — or equivalent experience in a compaction-intensive manufacturing role
5+ years in regulated manufacturing running or supporting compression, tableting, or compaction operations (pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, powder metallurgy, ceramics, catalyst, or similar)
Demonstrated hands‑on experience with rotary or single‑station presses, including setup, tooling changeover, troubleshooting, and teardown and rebuild
Working command of powder flow, blend uniformity, granulation, and compressibility, and how each factor drives finished compact quality
Experience authoring and executing qualification protocols and manufacturing documentation in an audited environment
Proficiency with statistical process tools including capability analysis, DOE, SPC, and Gage R&R
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; visa sponsorship is not available
Must be able to qualify as an employee possessor of explosive materials under ATF regulations (27 CFR Part 555)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with reactive, hygroscopic, moisture-sensitive, or otherwise environmentally sensitive blends where environmental control is integral to the process
Background in a materially accountable operation (DEA-registered, controlled substance, precious metal, or similar) where complete mass reconciliation is required
Prior experience standing up or significantly expanding a production line, cell, or facility
Depth in a formal quality management system — cGMP, ISO 9001, or AS9100
Powder metallurgy or technical ceramics pressing background
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance