Compounding Process Engineer, 1st Shift — Optimize & Scale

kdc/one, Northern Labs; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC/ONE in Manitowoc, WI is hiring a Compounding Process Engineer to design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes for liquid consumer products. This role links R&D formulation to full-scale production, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

You'll develop process strategies, support new projects, and document procedures to meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. Collaboration with R&D, validation, and automation teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a field of science required or equivalent experience.
• Background with cGMP and FDA compliance preferred.
• Demonstration of strong detail orientation, organizational skills and the ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Proficient with Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and CAD software

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing compounding processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve yield and cycle times.
• Establish, validate, and document standard operating parameters for batch processing.
• Partner with Customers and R&D to transition new formulations from bench/pilot scale to mass production plants.
• Determine blending equipment, agitator types, and material addition sequences for scale-up.
• Lead pilot runs and first-production batches, troubleshoot deviations in texture or stability.
• Assist in equipment specification, sourcing, installation, and commissioning (mixing tanks, CIP, etc.).
• Author IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for new/modified equipment with Validation and Quality teams.
• Collaborate with Controls/Automation to optimize PLC sequences and recipes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Process knowledge

Education

BA/BS in science

Tools

PFDs

P&IDs

CAD software

Job description

KDC/ONE in Manitowoc, WI is hiring a Compounding Process Engineer to design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes for liquid consumer products. This role links R&D formulation to full-scale production, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

You'll develop process strategies, support new projects, and document procedures to meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. Collaboration with R&D, validation, and automation teams is essential for success.