Pharma Packaging Process Engineer — Lean & Data-Driven

Actalent; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Process Engineer to improve manufacturing efficiency in a pharmaceutical packaging environment in Clinton, TN. The role focuses on optimizing production processes, supporting process validation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

You will analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to enhance OEE, throughput, and product quality. This is a contract-to-hire position based in Clinton, TN.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of FDA-regulated manufacturing practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 4+ years of engineering experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with process optimization and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma concepts.
• Knowledge of KPI development and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality and throughput.
• Conduct production trials and machine testing to validate changes.
• Troubleshoot line performance and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize machine settings to boost OEE and reduce waste.
• Develop reports and dashboards with Excel and Power BI.
• Lead Lean continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

cGMP experience

FDA compliance

Data analysis with Excel

OEE analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma knowledge

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)

Automation systems

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Process Engineer to improve manufacturing efficiency in a pharmaceutical packaging environment in Clinton, TN. The role focuses on optimizing production processes, supporting process validation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

You will analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to enhance OEE, throughput, and product quality. This is a contract-to-hire position based in Clinton, TN.