{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"63219c454abd85f70abf8d0e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/63219c454abd85f70abf8d0e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/63219c454abd85f70abf8d0e","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Company Overview\nAdvanced Powder Solutions (APS) specializes in powder manufacturing for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetics, metals, and chemical industries. Specifically with the use of tumble blending and tumble drying equipment.\nSummary\nWe are seeking a Process Engineer with a strong Chemistry background to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, optimization, and maintenance of our manufacturing and production processes. This role requires a blend of mechanical design expertise and an understanding of process flow, efficiency, and safety. You will play a crucial part in improving our operational output and quality.\nResponsibilities\nOverall management for up to 25 employees.\nDesign, develop, and test new mechanical systems, equipment, and components for process applications.\nAnalyze and optimize existing manufacturing and chemical processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput.\nRun lab tests for clients. Gather intake data, design the feasibility test, develop and optimize, and fill in report. Ensure client satisfaction.\nSchedule a production facility for maximum efficiency that has blending, milling, drying, and screening equipment.\nSupervise preventive and down time maintenance.\nManage budgets and meet with management to present actual numbers.\nPerform root cause analysis on process-related failures and implement corrective actions.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, R&D, and quality control, to ensure seamless integration of new processes.\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation, including regulatory documents and records, certifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs) etc.\nEnsure processes comply with industry standards and safety regulations.\nMaintain regulatory compliance with various agencies including DEP, FDA and EPA\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related field.\nMinimum of 6 years of professional experience in process engineering will be considered; ideal candidate would have 7-10 years.\nMust have worked in a plant producing powders for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic or chemcical industries.\nProven experience with speaking with customers.\nWorked with laboratory equipment such as particle size analyzer, microscopes, moisture balnaces, scales, etc.\nProficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) is a plus.\nStrong understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and chemical principles.\nKnowledge of electrical industrial control panels and how they work with industrial equipment.\nStrong background in regulatory as regards FDA, DEP, EPA, cGMP, SQF, etc, and will be responsible for maintaining these programs.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach.\nMust be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship.\nPreferred\nMaster's degree in relevant engineering discipline.\nFamiliarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.\nPCQI related to SQF – GFSI\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Gemco","rawCompany":"gemco","city":"Edison","state":"NJ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:56:28.241Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Company Overview\nAdvanced Powder Solutions (APS) specializes in powder manufacturing for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetics, metals, and chemical industries. Specifically with the use of tumble blending and tumble drying equipment.\nSummary\nWe are seeking a Process Engineer with a strong Chemistry background to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, optimization, and maintenance of our manufacturing and production processes. This role requires a blend of mechanical design expertise and an understanding of process flow, efficiency, and safety. You will play a crucial part in improving our operational output and quality.\nResponsibilities\nOverall management for up to 25 employees.\nDesign, develop, and test new mechanical systems, equipment, and components for process applications.\nAnalyze and optimize existing manufacturing and chemical processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput.\nRun lab tests for clients. Gather intake data, design the feasibility test, develop and optimize, and fill in report. Ensure client satisfaction.\nSchedule a production facility for maximum efficiency that has blending, milling, drying, and screening equipment.\nSupervise preventive and down time maintenance.\nManage budgets and meet with management to present actual numbers.\nPerform root cause analysis on process-related failures and implement corrective actions.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, R&D, and quality control, to ensure seamless integration of new processes.\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation, including regulatory documents and records, certifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs) etc.\nEnsure processes comply with industry standards and safety regulations.\nMaintain regulatory compliance with various agencies including DEP, FDA and EPA\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related field.\nMinimum of 6 years of professional experience in process engineering will be considered; ideal candidate would have 7-10 years.\nMust have worked in a plant producing powders for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic or chemcical industries.\nProven experience with speaking with customers.\nWorked with laboratory equipment such as particle size analyzer, microscopes, moisture balnaces, scales, etc.\nProficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) is a plus.\nStrong understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and chemical principles.\nKnowledge of electrical industrial control panels and how they work with industrial equipment.\nStrong background in regulatory as regards FDA, DEP, EPA, cGMP, SQF, etc, and will be responsible for maintaining these programs.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach.\nMust be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship.\nPreferred\nMaster's degree in relevant engineering discipline.\nFamiliarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.\nPCQI related to SQF – GFSI\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:56:28.241Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:56:28.241Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Gemco","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Edison","addressRegion":"NJ","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"63219c454abd85f70abf8d0e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/63219c454abd85f70abf8d0e"}}