Process Development & Scale-Up Engineer – Nutraceuticals

Driggs Search International; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and innovation

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Process Development & Scale-Up Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in supplement formulation and manufacturing scale-up, with strong project management skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to significantly impact product development. Join a growing organization committed to wellness and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supplement formulation and process development.
• Experience with process control strategies and GMP standards.
• Proven expertise in technology transfer and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scale-up of formulations and processes to manufacturing.
• Optimize production processes for efficiency and quality.
• Partner with teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.
• Perform data analysis and implement process control strategies.

Skills

Process Development

Scale-Up Manufacturing

Quality by Design

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Process Development & Scale-Up Engineer – Nutraceuticals

North of Salt Lake City, UT — Full-time, permanent position with a client of Driggs Search International.

Base pay range: $120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr. Additional compensation: Annual Bonus.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the scale-up and technology transfer of formulations and processes to manufacturing.
• Optimize production processes for efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.
• Perform data analysis, root cause investigations, and implement process control strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across multiple dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, powders, and softgels.
• Manage technology transfer projects with external co-manufacturing partners, ensuring on-time and successful commercialization.
• Stay current with regulatory and industry standards to ensure compliance and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field, with 10+ years of experience in supplement formulation, process development, and manufacturing scale-up.
• OR a Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience in the same areas.
• Proven expertise with Quality by Design, process control strategies, and GMP standards.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working with consumer products is highly desirable.

Why Join Our Client

• Be part of a profitable, rapidly growing organization with an exciting global reach.
• Make a real impact by developing products that help people live healthier, better lives.
• Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities for career growth and innovation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Science

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• Manufacturing