Process Engineer

Process Alliance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Process Alliance in Indianapolis seeks a Process Engineer with 2–10 years of experience to support sterile vial filling operations. You will help ensure product quality, compliance, and efficiency in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on, frontline support, data-driven improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, quality, and safety teams. Located on-site in Indianapolis, IN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–10 years of process engineering experience in pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Familiar with GMP environments; frontline operations support or startup experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day process engineering support for sterile vial filling operations and troubleshoot processes.
• Analyze process data and operator feedback to identify trends and reduce variability.
• Improve SOPs, startup procedures, and operating parameters for better process control.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and safety to drive reliability and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement projects using process data, KPI dashboards, and statistical tools.

Skills

Process engineering

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Power BI

PI Vision

JMP

Job description

Process Alliance is a leading engineering consultancy firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in engineering, automation, manufacturing services, and medical devices. With a commitment to being a better model of problem solving, we have been at the forefront of providing cutting-edge engineering services to clients across the life science industry. Our team of experts thrives on solving complex challenges and driving technological advancements to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Overview:

We are seeking a motivated Process Engineer with 2–10 years of experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing. This role supports day to day operations and long term optimization of a flexible vial filling facility. The process engineer willto ensure product quality, compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has positive experience working with filling equipment and sterile manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day process engineering support for sterile vial filling operation, acting as a first-line resource for troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Analyze process data and operator feedback to identify trends, reduce variability, and improve first-time-right performance.
• Continuously improve SOPs, startup procedures, and operating parameters to enhance process control and repeatability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, and safety to drive process reliability and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement projects leveraging process data, KPI dashboards, and statistical tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–10 years of process engineering experience in a pharmaceutical, or highly regulated manufacturing environment. Sterility experience will be an advantage
• Hands-on experience supporting frontline operations, system startup, or process qualification preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and data visualization skills (Power BI, PI Vision, JMP, etc. a plus).
• Familiarity with GMP environments.
• Willingness to support operations primarily on site in Indianapolis, IN.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with operators and cross-functional teams.

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Process Alliance will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1

About Our Culture:

At Process Alliance, we strive to be a better model for how problems are solved, and solutions are delivered. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Join our team and be part of a company that is shaping the future of engineering solutions.

Learn more about us:

Visit our website at www.processalliance.com to explore our projects, expertise, and the impact we make in the engineering and consultancy space.

Process Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences