Process Engineer

Pro Staff; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Pro Staff in Paris, KY is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support manufacturing in a highly regulated cGMP environment. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, improving process performance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering background and 5+ years of relevant experience in regulated manufacturing, with exposure to Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Process Engineering experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, solvent, or related manufacturing.
• Familiarity with FDA, cGMP, ISO and regulatory requirements.
• Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S and process optimization experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Six Sigma and Lean certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements to increase equipment reliability, product quality, throughput and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis and implement CAPA.
• Support capital projects involving equipment, automation, control systems and production processes.
• Collaborate with Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Production, Engineering and external vendors to meet goals.
• Lead validation, change management (MOC) and continuous improvement projects.
• Analyze production data, monitor process performance metrics and reduce variability.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing technology implementation.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Lean & Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Now Hiring: Process Engineer

Location: Paris, KY

Pay Rate: Up to $53.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (occasional 6:00 AM start) with overtime as needed

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a highly regulated cGMP production environment. This hands-on role is ideal for engineers with pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing, or other regulated industry experience who enjoy solving complex production challenges, improving process performance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements to increase equipment reliability, product quality, throughput, and operational efficiency
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Support capital projects involving manufacturing equipment, automation, control systems, and production processes
• Partner with Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and external vendors to achieve operational goals
• Lead validation, change management (MOC), and continuous improvement projects
• Analyze production data, monitor process performance metrics, and reduce process variability
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing technology implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required
• 5+ years of Process Engineering experience in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience within pharmaceutical, chemical, solvent, or related manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of FDA, cGMP, ISO, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, and process optimization methodologies
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Six Sigma and Lean certifications are a plus

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance