Manufacturing Engineer

United Consulting Hub; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Consulting Hub is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Manufacturing Engineer in New Jersey to support pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for recent graduates with degrees in relevant engineering fields who are eager to build a career.

The successful candidate will assist in manufacturing operations for API processes, ensure compliance with GMP, and collaborate closely with QA/QC teams.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations for API and formulation processes.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and production issues.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Skills

Pharmaceutical manufacturing understanding

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Good communication

Education

Degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, Biotechnology, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Manufacturing Engineer to support pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a background in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, Biotechnology, or Mechanical Engineering who are eager to build a career in regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations for API and formulation processes
• Assist in scale-up from lab to commercial production
• Troubleshoot process deviations and production issues
• Improve yield, efficiency, and cycle time
• Perform root cause analysis for process failures
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Follow regulations set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Prepare and review Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR)
• Develop and maintain SOPs and manage change control processes
• Assist in process validation and audits with QA/QC teams

Skills Required

• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of unit operations (mixing, granulation, filtration, etc.)
• Familiarity with GMP and regulatory compliance
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Good communication skills (collaborating with QA, QC, and production teams)

Preferred

• Internship or academic project experience in pharma manufacturing
• Exposure to validation, quality systems, or regulatory practices