Fermentation Process Engineer: Scale-Up & Optimization

Locus AG; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Volunteer hours

Floating holidays

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Locus Fermentation Solutions in Solon, OH is seeking a Process Engineer to support production by refining processes, collaborating with R&D for technology scale-up, and managing capital projects up to $1M. You will design and implement lean strategies, improve efficiency, and ensure quality across operations.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years in process/chemical engineering, and experience with fermentation systems, CAD/CAE tools, and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in an engineering discipline is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a process/chemical engineering role or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience operating plants with computer-controlled processes.
• Demonstrated experience in project leadership and data analysis preferred/required.
• Experience with aerobic submerged fermentation systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, CAD and CAE software, and quality management systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA and EPA regulations such as PSM (Process Safety Management)

Responsibilities

• Collects production data and applies standard scientific and statistical methods to analyze, document, and diagram production processes to identify process constraints and develop solutions to resolve them.
• Recommend changes or upgrades to equipment, work methods, or other aspects of the process to improve efficiency and utilization of resources, including labor, energy, and raw materials.
• Plans and designs methods to optimize, improve, and develop a lean production process.
• Review existing processes and develop solutions to increase productivity or reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with approved production methods and quality standards.
• Confronts and solves performance/operational issues to improve development efficiency.
• Collaborates with R&D and production departments to understand and support their operational needs, processes, and challenges, including scale-up.
• Participates in cross-departmental collaboration to support conceptual planning of new equipment, development of design and layout, and equipment selection.
• Creates SOPs and technical documents, including support to technology transfer and assistance with scale-up activities, i.e., pilot to commercial manufacturing.
• Work with programmers to improve the functionality of the control system.
• Provides ongoing technical support, communication, documentation, and training to key stakeholders.
• Supports a high-performance, results-oriented culture and maintains high standards of safety and compliance.
• Work closely with EHS to ensure compliance at production locations on items such as air permits and PSM standards.
• Provides process details and equipment specs, works closely for operational requirements for larger projects
• Scope, estimate, and manage capital projects as needed to implement improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Project leadership

Fermentation processes

Lean Six Sigma

CAD/CAE software

Safety regulations

Education

B.S. in engineering (chemical/biochemical preferred)

Tools

CAD/CAE software

OSHA/PSM familiarity

Job description

Locus Fermentation Solutions in Solon, OH is seeking a Process Engineer to support production by refining processes, collaborating with R&D for technology scale-up, and managing capital projects up to $1M. You will design and implement lean strategies, improve efficiency, and ensure quality across operations.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years in process/chemical engineering, and experience with fermentation systems, CAD/CAE tools, and safety regulations.