Process Engineer
Overview:
In this role, you will provide daily technical support and optimize unit operations at a specialty chemical manufacturing facility. You will drive continuous improvement across production lines handling cGMP salts, and high-purity acids and solvents, collaborating with operations, maintenance, quality, and EHS teams to ensure safe, compliant manufacturing. You will lead process development, scale-up, and capital projects, delivering robust technical documentation and procedures. This is an onsite role in Phillipsburg, NJ with a strong safety and cross-functional focus.
Compensation / Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage Wellness programs 401(k) with company match Employee stock purchase program11 paid holidays and 18 PTO days annually Six weeks of paid parental leave
Responsibilities:
Process optimization and troubleshooting across reactors, crystallizers, centrifuges, dryers, distillation units; monitor performance and resolve bottlenecks.
Investigate non-conformances (OOS) and implement CAPA; drive quality improvements.
Champion plant safety through involvement in PHAs, HAZOPs, MOC reviews and adherence to OSHA PSM and cGMP guidelines.
Design, scope, and manage capital improvement projects from conception to commissioning, including P&IDs, equipment specs, and SOPs.
Write, review, and maintain SOPs, batch records, and technical documentation for chemical handling and processing operations.
Key requirements:
- Bachelor in Chemical Engineering or related field 5+ years of related experience 2+ years of chemical manufacturing experience
- Hands-on experience with PSM, OSHA regulations, and/or cGMP environments
- Strong knowledge of chemistry and high purity processing
- Experience in salts synthesis or liquid purification preferred
- Demonstrated use of SPC tools and process improvement
- Experience in FDA-regulated, cGMP environments preferred
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cross-functional communication
- Proactive, safety-first mindset
- Process Safety Management (PSM)OSHA regulationscGMP compliance