Contract Manufacturing Specialist - Process Improvement

BCforward; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to support pharmaceutical-like manufacturing operations in Hillsboro, OR. The role focuses on operations, process improvements, and compliance in regulated environments.

Ideal candidate will have aseptic operations experience, familiarity with deviations, CAPA, and root cause analysis, plus strong cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, technical operations, or a related environment.
• Experience troubleshooting process issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of aseptic processing, quality systems, regulatory compliance, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with deviations, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, remediation, or structured problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing readiness, product transfers, new equipment start-up, process design, engineering runs, documentation, and equipment setup.
• Drive process improvements focused on quality, process capability, reliability, operational efficiency, and standard work.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations and assist with troubleshooting process-related issues.
• Manage Planned Events, CAPAs, deviations, corrective actions, and other manufacturing compliance activities.
• Lead or facilitate Root Cause Analysis and structured problem-solving investigations to identify causes and prevent recurrence.
• Review and support manufacturing documentation, quality records, training materials, process changes, engineering changes, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to implement technical changes and process improvements.

Skills

Process troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, or related field

Job description

BCforward is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to support pharmaceutical-like manufacturing operations in Hillsboro, OR. The role focuses on operations, process improvements, and compliance in regulated environments.

Ideal candidate will have aseptic operations experience, familiarity with deviations, CAPA, and root cause analysis, plus strong cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.