Pilot-Scale Process Development Engineer I

Shiseido; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Shiseido Americas is seeking an Engineer I in R&D to manage pilot-scale manufacturing transitions from formulation to production. You will work with chemists to scale and optimize processes, perform DOE studies, and communicate between R&D and Manufacturing to ensure smooth handoffs.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, executing manufacturing trials, addressing process issues, and upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• A BS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related degree.
• 0-2 years in a science-related industry, preferably personal care.
• Strong organizational, communication and writing skills.
• Driven to continuously learn and test new ideas independently and in teams.
• Proficient in MS Office applications

Responsibilities

• Study, understand, and execute pilot scale batches of R&D lab formulas for a smooth transition to manufacturing/production scale while providing fluid communication between R&D and Manufacturing.
• Work alongside formulating chemists from the early developmental stage of projects to help determine potential future quality and process concerns.
• Acquire the knowledge necessary to create a Design of Experiments (DOE) to solve processing challenges.
• Design, prepare, and execute manufacturing trial and process validation batches of assigned projects.
• Active participation in understanding and resolution of new/existing manufacturing issues.
• Responsible for compliance of assigned work area with company-set standards for laboratory safety and general maintenance.
• Investigate out-of-specification manufacturing batches and production non-conformances, as needed. Implement corrective/preventive actions

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Shiseido Americas is seeking an Engineer I in R&D to manage pilot-scale manufacturing transitions from formulation to production. You will work with chemists to scale and optimize processes, perform DOE studies, and communicate between R&D and Manufacturing to ensure smooth handoffs.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, executing manufacturing trials, addressing process issues, and upholding safety and quality standards.