Process and Package Engineer - Skin Care/Topical CDMO

AL Solutions; Texas (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process and Packaging Engineer to enhance their operations within the consumer goods sector. This pivotal role involves overseeing the transition of lab formulas to production, optimizing processes for efficiency and quality. You'll collaborate closely with R&D, Operations, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure product specifications are met and maintained. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise in packaging and process engineering will contribute to innovative solutions in skin care and personal care products. Join a forward-thinking company that values sustainability and customer experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering or R&D roles within FMCG.
• Proven experience in GMP environments with OTC products.
• Strong project and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and track execution of line trials, adjusting as needed.
• Evaluate and select suitable packaging for products.
• Train team members on new processes and packaging procedures.

Skills

Process Engineering

Packaging Engineering

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Process and Package Engineer - Skin Care/Topical CDMO

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Mauricio C. Ducassi is looking for a Process and Packaging Engineer for a Consumer Goods based CDMO client who will be responsible for seamless and efficient bulk pilot and fill line trials. Function as liaison between R&D/Operations/Production to support formula development, packaging, bulk, and finished goods. This role is instrumental in transferring lab formulas from lab to production, developing, and optimizing production processes to enable successful production runs.

• Support line trials by leading and tracking execution, identifying potential issues, adjusting as needed, and sharing findings with stakeholders.
• Support Quality and Operations in developing equipment specifications (e.g., fill weight, torque, seal test, crimping) and setting targets for commercial production.
• Evaluate and select suitable packaging for products, review packaging component compatibility, and ensure equipment and resources support successful production.
• Assess and evaluate packaging for new projects (NPD), changes in current packaging, and determine appropriate packaging components.
• Coordinate packaging components and materials with Operations, R&D, and Quality Assurance teams.
• Support bulk pilot and first production runs, including coordination with operations for batching and filling. Serve as technical liaison with validation specialists for OTC documentation.
• Create manufacturing instructions and line trial protocols to identify process control parameters, minimize variation, and ensure product-specific processes.
• Develop equipment, process, and packaging line workflows throughout product lifecycle stages.
• Train Compounders and Supervisors on new processes and packaging procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists on formulation requirements to ensure lab verification batches meet release specifications and can be successfully manufactured and filled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant engineering or R&D role, ideally within FMCG or related sectors.
• A Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with CPGs, especially in skin care, beauty, and personal care products, including scale-up and aerosol products.
• Proven process or packaging engineering experience in a GMP environment with OTC products.
• Knowledge of bulk processes, packing equipment principles, hygienic and sustainable design.
• Experience designing solutions that protect products, consider sustainability, and enhance customer experience.
• Familiarity with innovation workflows in personal care.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in identifying cost-effective packaging solutions that meet functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong project and time management skills to handle multiple projects and timelines.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing this job’s essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include regularly lifting/moving up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, using hands for handling and reaching, standing, sitting, climbing, and balancing. Occasional walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling are required. Visual acuity is necessary to assess work quality.

The above description is not exhaustive; employees may perform other related duties as assigned.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing