Compounding Process Engineer: Scale-Up & Manufacturing

Kdc One; Manitowoc (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

kdc/one Northern Labs in Manitowoc, WI seeks a Compounding Process Engineer to design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes for liquid consumer products. You’ll bridge R&D formulation and full-scale production, ensuring safe, efficient, robust processes meeting quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading pilot runs, defining process parameters, and coordinating equipment qualifications in a regulated environment. 2+ years’ manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a field of science required or equivalent experience.
• Background with cGMP and FDA compliance preferred.
• Strong detail orientation, organizational skills and 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; apply Lean/Six Sigma to improve yield and cycle times.
• Establish, validate, and document operating parameters for batch processing (viscosity, temperature, shear).
• Partner with Customers and R&D to transition formulations from bench to mass production.
• Determine blending equipment, agitators, and raw material sequences to maintain product integrity at scale.
• Lead pilot runs and first production batches, troubleshoot deviations in texture or stability.
• Assist in specification, sourcing, installation, and commissioning of new equipment (mixing tanks, CIP, high-shear mixers).
• Author and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols with Validation/Quality teams for new/modified equipment.
• Collaborate with Controls/Automation to optimize PLC sequences and batch software recipes.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

CAD software

PFDs

P&IDs

Job description

kdc/one Northern Labs in Manitowoc, WI seeks a Compounding Process Engineer to design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes for liquid consumer products. You’ll bridge R&D formulation and full-scale production, ensuring safe, efficient, robust processes meeting quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading pilot runs, defining process parameters, and coordinating equipment qualifications in a regulated environment. 2+ years’ manufacturing experience is preferred.