Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, scaling, and optimizing manufacturing processes from research and development (R&D) input to full-scale production. This role serves as a key liaison between R&D, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, and customers to ensure smooth transitions from laboratory formulations to commercial production. The Process Engineer troubleshoots problematic formulations, identifies areas for process improvements, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers and / or R&D on laboratory processes.
• Develop manufacturing processes from R&D laboratory input and / or direct observation of lab batches.
• Work with Planning to determine appropriate manufacturing tanks and equipment for smooth transition to production.
• Observe pilot batches and first full production batches to verify procedures and ensure scalability.
• Collaborate with customers or development laboratories during pilot runs and scale-up to full-size batches.
• Assist with troubleshooting problematic formulations to ensure production success.
• Work with Manufacturing teams on continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to develop improved testing parameters for formulations.
• Support Production in establishing filling parameters for select formulas.
• Ensure all processes comply with company SOPs, cGMP, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience Requirements

Physical Demands

Working Conditions

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Universal Packaging Systems, Inc. DBA PakLab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Company Description

PakLab is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in health & beauty and household products. With three decades of professional product development service experience, we are setting a new standard in contract manufacturing. With our innate understanding of product design, development and formulation, as well as manufacturing and packaging mechanics, we work with our clients as a fully integrated strategic partner, creating innovative products from the bottom up.

Company Description

PakLab is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in health & beauty and household products. With three decades of professional product development service experience, we are setting a new standard in contract manufacturing. With our innate understanding of product design, development and formulation, as well as manufacturing and packaging mechanics, we work with our clients as a fully integrated strategic partner, creating innovative products from the bottom up.