Process Engineer

Capsum kkt; Del Valle (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capsum KKT is seeking a Project Engineer for a full-time role at our U.S. site to own process performance, lead investigations when batches go out of spec, drive validation, and ensure robust scale-up for new formulas.

You will collaborate with Quality, Compounding, Production, Maintenance, and R&D teams to optimize processes and support day-to-day manufacturing. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in process engineering, hands-on experience with filling and packaging lines, and strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a process engineering or similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering (or related field).
• Experience launching new products on filling and packaging lines, including change parts, tooling, and line trials.
• Comfort working with cost data and holding projects to budget targets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with cross functional stakeholders and external agencies. Team player with ability to work across functions, cultures and disciplines.
• Positive and constructive attitude. Be accountable by displaying high levels of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work with the Quality Team on process related out-of-specification (OOS) and deviation investigations from start to finish, including root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Owning process validation activities, including protocols, execution, and final reports
• Supporting equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new and modified equipment
• Defining critical process parameters and building control strategies that keep batches consistent
• Supporting scale-up and tech transfer of new formulas from R&D into production
• Set bulk hold times and storage conditions, and define fill windows (temperature, viscosity) so bulk arrives at the filler ready to run
• Using data to spot trends early and fix issues before they turn into OOS results
• Improving the performance of our batch vessels, pumps, valves, piping, and transfer lines
• Leading or supporting capital projects and continuous improvement work
• Track production costs against pricing targets and flag gaps early
• Confirm costing assumptions hold once the product is running at scale
• Issue the final launch report to close out each project
• Drive faster, cleaner changeovers between products and lines
• Train operators on new processes and equipment

Skills

Process engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Please note: We’re not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

At Capsum KKT, a key innovative contract manufacturer in the cosmetics industry, Passion & Innovation are expressed in everything we do: through our patented technologies, custom-built machines, original formulations, and creative concepts.

Our enthusiastic and dedicated teams design and sustainably manufacture innovative and effective beauty products for brands.

As part of our ongoing growth, we are looking for a Project Engineer on a full-time contract.

The candidate for this position will be responsible to take ownership of process performance at our U.S. site. You’ll lead investigations when batches go out of spec, drive process validation, and help make sure what we scale up runs consistently, every time.

Capsum kkt develops and manufactures beauty products for some of the most innovative brands in the industry. In this role, you’ll work side by side with our Quality, Compounding, Production, Maintenance, and R&D teams to make our processes more robust, support day-to-day production, and help bring new formulas from the lab to full-scale manufacturing

RESPONSABILITIES

• Lead and work with the Quality Team on process related out-of-specification (OOS) and deviation investigations from start to finish, including root cause analysis and CAPA,
• Owning process validation activities, including protocols, execution, and final reports
• Supporting equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new and modified equipment,
• Defining critical process parameters and building control strategies that keep batches consistent,
• Supporting scale-up and tech transfer of new formulas from R&D into production,
• Set bulk hold times and storage conditions, and define fill windows (temperature, viscosity) so bulk arrives at the filler ready to run,
• Using data to spot trends early and fix issues before they turn into OOS results,
• Improving the performance of our batch vessels, pumps, valves, piping, and transfer lines,
• Leading or supporting capital projects and continuous improvement work,
• Track production costs against pricing targets and flag gaps early,
• Confirm costing assumptions hold once the product is running at scale,
• Issue the final launch report to close out each project,
• Drive faster, cleaner changeovers between products and lines,
• Train operators on new processes and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in a process engineering or similar role,
• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Chemical, Engineering (or related field), or equivalent experience in filling and packaging operations,
• Experience launching new products on filling and packaging lines, including change parts, tooling, and line trials,
• Comfort working with cost data and holding projects to budget targets,
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to appropriately communicate information to cross functional stakeholders and external agencies. Team player with the ability to work across multiple functions, cultures, and disciplines,
• Positive and constructive attitude. Be accountable by displaying high levels of integrity.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Compensation: Based on experience
• Specific requirements: Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety and quality guidelines
• Capsum KKT is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities. We evaluate all applicants fairly based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and alignment with our values, without discrimination.

Please note: We’re not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.