Process Engineer

Actalent; Congers (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Process Engineer II in Congers, NY to lead scale-up and manufacturing trials for new cosmetic products. You will design experiments, analyze data, and communicate results between R&D and production teams, ensuring smooth scale-up from concept to mass manufacturing.

The role requires a strong background in chemical processing and about 3 years in related industries, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and adherence to cGMP standards in an onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of chemical processing concepts including heat transfer, mass flow and instrumental & statistical analysis and how it is applied to personal care products.
• Roughly 3 years in a related industry; preferably cosmetics or other personal care products.

Responsibilities

• Scale-up development, planning and execution of industrial-scale formulations, pilot, filling and assembly trials for cosmetics products.
• Coordinate between R&D and Manufacturing to transition products from conception to production scale.
• Investigate out-of-specification non-conformances and create effective corrective and preventive action plans.

Skills

Process improvement

Process engineering

Manufacturing process

Continuous improvement

Engineering

Design

pharmaceutical industry

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing engineering

Education

BS in Chemistry, Chemical/Industrial Engineering or related BS degree

Job description

Description

The Process Engineer II position is primarily responsible for the scale-up development, planning and execution of industrial-scale formulations and filling trials to seamlessly transition new cosmetic products from conception to manufacturing. They are charged with being able to identify and solve any development related problems through investigation, observation and data analysis. Design and Implement Manufacturing Solutions - Independently study, understand and execute industrial-scale formulations, pilot, filling and assembly trials of new cosmetic products for a smooth transition to manufacturing/production scale while providing fluid communication between R&D and Manufacturing. This involves all facets of New Product Introduction: Experimental design, execution, physical testing, and quantitative analysis and interpretation - Quickly acquire the knowledge necessary to create a design of experiments to solve processing challenges - Ability to confidently operate in a cGMP environment with an intimate knowledge of applicable regulations and standards - Active participation in the understanding and resolution of new/existing manufacturing issues - Investigate out-of-specification manufacturing non-conformances, as needed. Create effective corrective and preventative action plans to resolve - Responsible for compliance of assigned work area with company-set standards for manufacturing/lab safety and general maintenance

Description

The Process Engineer II position is primarily responsible for the scale-up development, planning and execution of industrial-scale formulations and filling trials to seamlessly transition new cosmetic products from conception to manufacturing. They are charged with being able to identify and solve any development related problems through investigation, observation and data analysis. Design and Implement Manufacturing Solutions - Independently study, understand and execute industrial-scale formulations, pilot, filling and assembly trials of new cosmetic products for a smooth transition to manufacturing/production scale while providing fluid communication between R&D and Manufacturing. This involves all facets of New Product Introduction: Experimental design, execution, physical testing, and quantitative analysis and interpretation - Quickly acquire the knowledge necessary to create a design of experiments to solve processing challenges - Ability to confidently operate in a cGMP environment with an intimate knowledge of applicable regulations and standards - Active participation in the understanding and resolution of new/existing manufacturing issues - Investigate out-of-specification manufacturing non-conformances, as needed. Create effective corrective and preventative action plans to resolve - Responsible for compliance of assigned work area with company-set standards for manufacturing/lab safety and general maintenance

Skills

Process improvement, Process engineering, Manufacturing process, Continuous improvement, Engineering, Design, pharmaceutical industry, Lean manufacturing, Manufacturing engineering

Top Skills Details

Process improvement,Process engineering,Manufacturing process,Continuous improvement,Engineering,Design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical/Industrial Engineering or related BS degree - Strong understanding of chemical processing concepts including heat transfer, mass flow and instrumental & statistical analysis and how it is applied to personal care products - Roughly 3 years in a related industry; preferably cosmetics or other personal care products

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Congers, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Medical Dental Vision 401k PTO & Sick

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Congers, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Congers,NY.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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