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Leveraging process engineering, formulation science, and continuous improvement methodologies, the engineer drives manufacturing efficiency, cost reduction, and regulatory compliance in a high-performance production environment.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficient scale-up and production readiness\nConduct process characterization, workflow analysis, and equipment selection to improve production efficiency\nLead technology transfer activities, ensuring robust scale-up of formulations for multiple dosage forms\nAnalyze and enhance process workflows using Lean Manufacturing tools such as Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen\nApply Six Sigma methodologies, including DMAIC and DMADV, to improve quality, yield, and consistency\nDevelop and refine batch records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process validation documentation\nPerform or oversee IQ, OQ, and PQ validations to ensure process compliance and performance\nSupport troubleshooting of production issues related to quality, yield, and throughput\nDraft and maintain manufacturing documentation including BOMs, routings, and operator instructions\nCollaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Operations to align on product and process requirements\nInterface with vendors and suppliers to enhance equipment capability and raw material performance\nPresent technical findings and process improvements to internal and external stakeholders\nEnsure compliance with GMP, FDA, NSF, ISO, and OSHA regulations across all manufacturing processes\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in process development and formulation within nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or cosmetics industries\nProven expertise in scaling up and optimizing formulations for liquids, creams, tablets, powders, capsules, gummies, and OTC products\nProficiency in process engineering equipment such as tablet presses, granulators, encapsulators, mixers, and gummy cookers\nStrong background in formulation science across solid, semi-solid, and liquid dosage forms\nHands-on experience with technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing environments\nSkilled in process optimization, root cause analysis, and statistical tools including Minitab and FMEA\nKnowledge of regulatory frameworks including GMP, FDA, NSF, ISO, and OSHA\nProject management and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced production setting\nDesired Qualifications:\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification\nCertification in GMP or FDA regulatory compliance\nExperience drafting design transfer documentation and validation protocols\nFamiliarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles\nExperience leading cross-functional project teams in product commercialization initiatives\nStrong communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nWork Location: In person","company":"Talnt","rawCompany":"talnt","city":"Akron","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T11:22:50.318Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"325411","title":"Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing","slug":"medicinal-and-botanical-manufacturing"},{"code":"325620","title":"Toilet Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"toilet-preparation-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Development and Formulation Engineer","description":"About the Role\nThe Process Development and Formulation Engineer plays a critical role in optimizing manufacturing processes and scaling formulation technologies across liquids, creams, gummies, tablets, powders, capsules, and over-the-counter (OTC) products. 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