Chemical Process Engineer

Accupac, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $120,000.0

Bonus: Gainsharing Bonus Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance with OptionalSupplement

Pet Insurance

Short-Term Paid Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan with Vested 公司

Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 Paid Holidays

Health Advocacy Programs

Career Growth

Job summary

Accupac, Inc. in Mainland, PA is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to advance our compounding operations.

You will assess equipment, processes and capacity, drive safety and quality improvements, and partner with internal teams and customer technical resources to bring new projects into production. You will lead root cause analyses, apply Lean and Six Sigma to reduce deviations, develop batch cards, support validation and documentation, and train staff on new product introductions and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is required.
• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a related manufacturing, compounding, chemical, cosmetic, OTC, or regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of FDA Current Good Compounding Practices and problem-solving skills.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate, influence, and lead across departments.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and push/pull up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support compounding operations by assessing equipment systems, processes, capacity, and improvement opportunities.
• Help drive safety, quality, product transfers, and batch‑making efficiency within the Compounding department, partnering closely with internal teams and customer technical resources to transition new projects into production.
• Lead root cause analysis for out‑of‑specification batches and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Use metrics and data to identify, prioritize, and drive process improvement projects, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce deviations, improve processes, and support facility improvement initiatives.
• Develop batch cards and compounding instructions that align with customer specifications and FDA Current Good Compounding Practices guidelines.
• Support experimental batches, stability, and validation activities; review and approve customer documentation related to product manufacturing, and consult with Sales and internal teams to assess new compounding projects, equipment needs, and technology requirements.
• Train Compounding personnel on new product introductions, process updates, and changes, while communicating process, quality, or operational concerns that may impact Accupac to leadership.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Chemical Process Engineer

Location: Mainland, PA 19451

What You’ll Do:

• Support Accupac’s Compounding operations by assessing equipment systems, processes, capacity, and improvement opportunities.
• Help drive safety, quality, product transfers, and batch‑making efficiency within the Compounding department, partnering closely with internal teams and customer technical resources to transition new projects into production.
• Lead root cause analysis for out‑of‑specification batches and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Use metrics and data to identify, prioritize, and drive process improvement projects, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce deviations, improve processes, and support facility improvement initiatives.
• Develop batch cards and compounding instructions that align with customer specifications and FDA Current Good Compounding Practices guidelines.
• Support experimental batches, stability, and validation activities; review and approve customer documentation related to product manufacturing, and consult with Sales and internal teams to assess new compounding projects, equipment needs, and technology requirements.
• Train Compounding personnel on new product introductions, process updates, and changes, while communicating process, quality, or operational concerns that may impact Accupac to leadership.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a related manufacturing, compounding, chemical, cosmetic, personal care, OTC, or regulated industry environment.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA Current Good Compounding Practices, along with strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience using metrics to drive decision‑making, process improvement, and operational efficiency; Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate, influence, and lead plant personnel through process changes at the ground level; highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable working cross‑functionally with teams across Compounding, Sales, Operations, and customer technical groups.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and computer systems.
• Will walk or stand on concrete floors, bend repeatedly, climb step stools, lift up to 40 lbs and push or pull up to 75 lbs as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00
• Bonus: Exempt employees eligible to participate in Gainsharing Bonus Plan.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance with Optional Supplemental Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Short‑Term Paid Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Vested Company Match Contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Health Advocacy Programs
• Career Growth