Process Engineer

Hr Journals; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Sanford, Maine, is seeking a Process Engineer to drive process optimization and ensure product quality. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality-focused role. Responsibilities include daily technical support, leading inspections, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality-focused engineering role.
• Experience with quality systems and validation protocols.
• Familiarity with cGMP standards (21 CFR 210 & 211).

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical and quality support to production.
• Conduct technical reviews of process changes to safeguard product integrity.
• Lead product inspections and KPI monitoring.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field

Tools

SAP

Validation software (e.g., KNEAT)

InBatch

Job description

The Process Engineer serves as a key link between the Innovation, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams. This role is responsible for driving process optimization, technical transfer, and validation activities to ensure consistent product quality and operational efficiency. The position requires strong attention to detail, effective cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical and quality support to production, participating in daily meetings and resolving plant‑level issues.
• Ensure quality systems and documentation align with current and upcoming manufacturing requirements.
• Conduct technical reviews of process, formulation, and packaging changes to safeguard product integrity.
• Act as a key contributor to the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Operations, Technology, Procurement, and external vendors to achieve quality and production targets.
• Support process validation, cleaning and sanitization (C&S) validation, and development of validation master plans.
• Lead product inspections, production line trials, and key performance indicator (KPI) monitoring.
• Prepare and execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) in coordination with engineering.
• Conduct GMP and quality training sessions for site personnel.
• Apply quality and continuous improvement tools, including CAPA, change control, deviation investigations, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Lead site‑level technology transfer and ensure compliance with all validation and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality focused engineering role.
• Demonstrated project management, communication, and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Preferred: Experience with quality systems, validation protocols, and cGMP standards (21 CFR 210 & 211).
• Familiarity with SAP, validation software (e.g., KNEAT), and InBatch or other process control systems.
• Background in a regulated or consumer product manufacturing environment.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available