Process Engineer – Chemical Manufacturing & Optimization

Avantor; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

11 paid holidays

18 PTO days annually

Parental leave

Job summary

Avantor in Phillipsburg, NJ is seeking a detail-driven Process Engineer to lead manufacturing technology development, scale-up, and continuous improvement across production lines. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality and EHS to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient batch and continuous processes in a cGMP environment.

This role requires a chemical engineering degree, 5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, and strong problem-solving and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years in chemical manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with PSM, OSHA regulations, and/or cGMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance, troubleshoot processing issues, and resolve bottlenecks in reactors, crystallizers, centrifuges, dryers, distillation units.
• Investigate OOS and quality events; implement CAPA.
• Champion safety and participate in PHAs, HAZOPs, MOC reviews; ensure OSHA PSM and cGMP compliance.
• Design and manage capital projects from conception to commissioning; develop P&IDs and equipment specs.
• Write and maintain SOPs, batch records, and technical documentation.

Skills

Process safety management (PSM)

OSHA regulations

cGMP compliance

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Avantor in Phillipsburg, NJ is seeking a detail-driven Process Engineer to lead manufacturing technology development, scale-up, and continuous improvement across production lines. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality and EHS to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient batch and continuous processes in a cGMP environment.

This role requires a chemical engineering degree, 5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, and strong problem-solving and cross-functional