Mechanical Engineer | Bentley Labs

The Hut Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GMP compliant manufacturing

Job summary

Bentley Labs, a premier beauty contract manufacturer based in Edison, NJ, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our manufacturing team. You’ll design equipment and processes, document specifications, and drive improvements to increase efficiency and reliability.

This role collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, and Operations, supports FATs and vendor coordination, and ensures GMP compliance and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment design and operation.
• Experience with equipment design, testing, IQ/OQ/FAT, and process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working with external vendors and equipment suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, engineering change orders, and technical records.
• Design production equipment and processes that improve efficiency, reliability, and productivity.
• Plan engineering projects, manage timelines, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support equipment qualification activities.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers and internal teams.
• Provide engineering support for equipment specification, purchasing, and troubleshooting.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Operations to resolve technical issues.
• Support automation initiatives and manufacturing innovation.
• Manage multiple engineering projects while meeting deadlines and budget expectations.
• Maintain engineering documentation, project files, and equipment records.
• Track project milestones, technical deliverables, and equipment performance.

Job description

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

Life at THG Beauty

We know that beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our portfolio of leading retailers and iconic beauty brands caters to everyone, everywhere, empowering customers all over the world to look and feel fantastic.

By combining our portfolio of owned brands with a marketplace for over 1,300 third-party beauty brands through online retail sites LOOKFANTASTIC, Cult Beauty, and Dermstore, THG Beauty’s ambition is to be the global digital partner of choice across the beauty industry, supporting the channel shift to online.

THG Beauty’s breadth of relationships is unique to the beauty market; it engages with brands as a retailer, a brand owner, and a product developer and manufacturer, making it the industry’s digital strategic leader.

About Bentley Labs

Bentley Laboratories is a premier beauty contract manufacturer based in Edison, NJ. For over twenty years, Bentley has been a trusted supplier for the world’s top global beauty brands, creating and producing award-winning innovations across the skincare, bodycare, haircare, hygiene and color cosmetics categories. Bentley’s core manufacturing capabilities include OTC’S; skincare emulsions; surfactant systems for haircare, bath & body products; hot fill processing for solid stick deodorants, lip balms, and other wax systems; and powders for dry shampoos and loose powder face applications. Known for its innovation capabilities, quality, and manufacturing excellence, Bentley maintains the highest standards in GMP compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll:

Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, engineering change orders, and technical records.
• Develop production setup documentation, equipment designs, drawings, and manuals.
• Design manufacturing equipment and processes that improve efficiency, reliability, and productivity.
• Plan engineering projects, manage timelines, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support equipment qualification activities.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical contact for customers and internal teams.
• Provide engineering support for equipment specification, purchasing, and troubleshooting.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Operations to resolve technical issues.
• Support automation initiatives and manufacturing innovation.
• Manage multiple engineering projects while meeting deadlines and budget expectations.

Compliance & GMP Responsibilities

• Design equipment and processes that meet GMP, quality, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and controlled records.
• Promote safe manufacturing practices across the facility.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, and Operations teams.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors on equipment design, installation, and maintenance.
• Respond to shop floor issues and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support automation and process improvement projects.

Reporting & Systems

• Maintain engineering documentation, project files, and equipment records.
• Manage engineering change orders and design baselines.
• Track project milestones, technical deliverables, and equipment performance.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means delivering innovative engineering solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability, and automation while ensuring projects are completed on time, documentation is accurate, and cross-functional collaboration supports continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment design and operation.
• Experience with equipment design, testing, IQ/OQ/FAT, and process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working with external vendors and equipment suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, OTC, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements.
• Experience supporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Customer-focused with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, sitting, and computer work.
• Light lifting (up to 50 lbs.).
• Ability to work safely within a manufacturing environment.

Compensation

• $95,000–$110,000 annually, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Our Culture & What It Means to Work at Bentley Labs

At Bentley Labs, we value quality, accountability, innovation, teamwork, and respect. We offer a collaborative environment where employees are empowered to drive continuous improvement, uphold GMP and safety standards, and contribute to operational excellence while delivering exceptional products and service.

Disability Confident Employer

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Diversity & Inclusion

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.