Formulation Process Engineer

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible total rewards

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC in Piscataway, NJ, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead sterile manufacturing transfers from concept to launch, scale-up, and aseptic validation.

You will serve as SME for sterile/aseptic, filling and packaging, Lyophilization, depyrogenation, and root cause analysis, while driving continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years in GMP manufacturing environment with sterile/aseptic facilities.
• Strong understanding of cGMP and FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliant transfer of processes from concept to launch and scale-up.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and investigations to resolve deviations and implement CAPA.
• Provide SME technical expertise across sterile/aseptic, filling, packaging, and lyophilization processes.
• Develop and revise SOPs, manage change controls, and support documentation.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

cGMP knowledge

Project management

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Description

The Senior Process Engineer in sterile manufacturing will ensure the compliant, efficient, and safe transfer of new products, implementing manufacturing processes from concept to launch, including scaling up and aseptic process simulation. The position will lead continuous improvement initiatives and support process discrepancies. The role serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for providing technical expertise for sterile/aseptic, filling and packaging technologies, formulation, Lyophilization, depyrogenation and root cause analysis.

Essential Functions

• Develop, author, and execute protocols to ensure compliance with FDA and cGMP requirements, including process validation, cleaning validation, and automated system and control qualification. Monitor, interpret, and analyze manufacturing data to support the full process lifecycle, identifying opportunities for improvement and facilitating investigations to resolve process deviations and anomalies.
• Develop and manage technical plans, project scopes, design suitability studies, and implementation schedules to establish manufacturing process capability and support the introduction of new or reformulated products. Conduct feasibility assessments, risk analyses, budgeting, and project execution in alignment with business objectives. Collaborate closely with R&D and Manufacturing teams to transition processes from development to scale-up and full commercial production. Evaluate and implement new technologies to strengthen and expand manufacturing capabilities.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting for complex manufacturing equipment failures and process deviations, ensuring prompt resolution to maintain operational continuity. Lead personnel training, develop manufacturing instructions, and support the start-up of new processes and equipment. Monitor key performance indicators-including quality, yield, throughput, cycle time, and critical process parameters-to drive improvements and ensure compliance with cGMP, safety, and environmental requirements. Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to define system requirements and validate functional specifications for sterilization, decontamination, and environmental control systems.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) by providing advanced technical expertise across key manufacturing processes, including chemical and biological formulation, filling, packaging, and contamination-control operations. Develop and revise SOPs, ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational requirements. Lead and manage change controls and conduct impact assessments to support compliant process modifications. Support and lead investigations to determine root causes, perform data analysis, and drive effective CAPA implementation. Contribute to the creation and revision of process documentation and batch records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Verify and develop P&ID, engineering layout, engineering drawings and engineering documents.
• Employ key project management principles including establishing and tracking timelines, identifying and mitigating risks, and communicating across teams at all levels.

Education

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) Engineering, manufacturing or related field - Required
• Master Degree (MS/MA) Engineering, manufacturing or related field - Preferred

Experience

• 5 years or more in Experience in engineering roles within a GMP manufacturing environment/Life science with sterile/aseptic facility.

Specialized Knowledge

• Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA regulations, and other relevant standards.
• Proven project management and leadership skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration across teams.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools.

The base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 per year. Amneal ranges reflect the Company's good faith estimate of base salary that Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that helps you enjoy your career alongside life's many other commitments and opportunities.

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] . Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.