Process Development Engineer

Process Development Engineer

Engineering

Lake County , Ohio, US

• Added - 11 / 12 / 2025

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Pay Rate Low : 100000 | Pay Rate High : 125000

Our client is a global leader in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical ingredients / chemicals. This role offers a chance to join a highly respected organization known for its technical excellence, strong scientific culture, and deep expertise across all operational processes.

Location : Lake County, OH

Salary : $100-125K

Schedule : 1st Shift, Monday-Friday (Onsite)

Relocation Assistance Provided

Essential Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with chemists to guide the development of new chemical processes, translating R&D concepts into clear, executable manufacturing instructions.

Lead the scale-up of production processes from laboratory bench to pilot-plant operations.

Troubleshoot and propose flexible solutions when scale-up challenges arise; work hands-on with production operators to resolve issues.

Support fellow engineers with complex scale-up scenarios.

Prepare and maintain key documentation including batch records, specifications, hazard assessments, safety review packages, emissions data, and process reports.

Conduct safety meetings, oversee ongoing production, assist on the manufacturing floor as needed, and review completed batch records.

Work closely with chemistry and quality teams throughout the entire production cycle.

Interface with external stakeholders such as clients, vendors, and contractors.

Provide engineering support for pilot-plant equipment and infrastructure.

Manage multiple priorities and work with leadership to set and adjust project goals.

Required Education & Experience

B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry .

10+ years of experience in process scale-up and preparation within the pharmaceutical or specialty chemicals industries.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Effective collaborator within multi-disciplinary teams.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proven experience with first-time scale-ups.

Demonstrated performance and progression in previous roles.

Hands-on experience with pilot-plant and kilo-scale equipment.

Knowledge of process validation, cleaning validation, and equipment commissioning / qualification.

Excellent troubleshooting capabilities.

Highly motivated, team-oriented, and skilled in both written and verbal communication.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.