Process Engineer

Perrigo Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical and scientific support for Rx, OTC, and cosmetic topical products. You will collaborate with Regulatory, Quality, R&D, Operations, and Legal to develop, transfer, and validate manufacturing processes for scale-up and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes CAPAs, process validation, and ensuring product quality and compliance with cGMP and FDA requirements while managing multiple projects to meet timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline.
• 2–5 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing, process engineering, technical services, or process support experience in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and process engineering principles.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements, FDA regulations, and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; ability to collaborate across levels.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting timelines.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory-scale manufacturing equipment; understanding of commercial-scale pharmaceutical processing equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical assessments and provide ongoing process support for Rx, OTC, and cosmetic topical products.
• Lead technology transfer for new products and scaling from R&D or external sites into commercial operations.
• Develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Investigate manufacturing issues; perform root cause analyses and implement CAPAs.
• Review and maintain manufacturing orders, ingredient disclosures, cleaning procedures, and related docs for regulatory compliance.
• Perform laboratory-scale formulation and process development studies for optimization and scale-up.
• Evaluate process performance data for improvements, cost reduction, and efficiency.
• Support MRB activities and manage nonconforming materials.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Technical writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

The Process Engineer provides technical and scientific support for commercial prescription (Rx), over-the-counter (OTC), and cosmetic topical products. This role collaborates closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Research & Development, Operations, and Legal teams to develop, optimize, transfer, and validate manufacturing processes. The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting product scale-up activities, evaluating manufacturing and product performance, investigating deviations and product failures, and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions to ensure product quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

The salary range for this role starts at $95,000-$120,000

Scope of the Role

• Conduct technical assessments and provide ongoing process support for commercial Rx, OTC, and cosmetic topical products to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance.
• Lead technology transfer activities for newly developed products and transferred manufacturing processes from R&D or external manufacturing sites into commercial operations, ensuring successful scale-up and implementation.
• Develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes for new, existing, reformulated, and transferred products to improve process robustness, efficiency, and product quality.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, process deviations, and product failures; perform root cause analyses and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Review, revise, and maintain Manufacturing Orders, Ingredient Disclosures, Excipient Threshold Limits, cleaning procedures, and associated documentation to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform laboratory-scale formulation and process development studies to support process optimization, troubleshooting, and scale‑up activities.
• Evaluate process performance data and identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and increased manufacturing efficiency.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including the review and disposition of nonconforming materials and products.
• Participate in Process Excellence Management (PEM), Process Performance Qualification (PPQ), Continued Process Verification/Validation (CPV/CV), and other validation activities to ensure processes remain in a state of control.
• Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Operations, and Legal teams to support product lifecycle management and maintain compliance with cGMP and FDA requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, protocols, investigations, and supporting documentation required for process changes, validation activities, and regulatory submissions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established timelines and business objectives.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• 2–5 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing, process engineering, technical services, or process support experience in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, pharmaceutical sciences, and process engineering principles.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements, FDA regulations, and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established timelines.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory‑scale manufacturing equipment and a solid understanding of commercial‑scale pharmaceutical processing equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote; experience with SAP is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the development, scale‑up, optimization, and/or reformulation of topical pharmaceutical or cosmetic products.
• Knowledge of technology transfer, process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo