Process Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Paycom - ATS; Stratton Meadows (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

New Generation Wellness is seeking a Process Engineer to own line performance on commercial production lines, reduce losses, and drive measurable improvements in yield, OEE, scrap, and downtime. You will apply SPC, CAPA, and Lean Six Sigma to cut variability and sustain gains, partnering with Operations, Quality, and Product Development.

Relocation assistance to Colorado Springs is available, and you will lead equipment validation, change controls, and new product transfers while training

Qualifications

• 3+ years of process engineering in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on expertise with at least one dosage form (tablets, capsules, powders, softgels, gummies).
• Working knowledge of cGMP under 21 CFR Part 111, 211, or 117A.
• Track record of improving yield, OEE, downtime, or first-pass quality with measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Own line performance: Yield, First Time Right, scrap, downtime, and OEE on existing lines.
• Lead investigations into process deviations and OOS results; author CAPAs with QA.
• Build and maintain a prioritized continuous improvement roadmap across all lines.
• Lead value stream mapping, waste reduction, and Kaizen events using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Lead or support equipment projects from procurement through FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ under 21 CFR Part 111.
• Train operators on process changes and maintain SOPs and batch records through change control.

Skills

Yield improvement

OEE optimization

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

CAPA investigations

Kaizen

Lean Six Sigma

cGMP knowledge

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, or materials engineering

Tools

Deacom ERP

Electronic quality systems

Job description

Why this role mattersNew Generation Wellness (NGW) has manufactured dietary supplements for more than a century, and we're a fifth-generation, family-owned company that makes products for our customers' brands. We're hiring a Process Engineer to own the performance of our commercial production lines: find the biggest sources of loss, fix them with data, and make the improvements stick. If you want measurable impact on yield, OEE, and cost, and you want to see it on the floor rather than in a slide deck, this is that job.We welcome candidates from anywhere in the U.S. and provide relocation assistance to Colorado Springs.What you'll ownLine performance: Yield, First Time Right (first-pass quality), scrap, downtime, and OEE on existing lines. You'll analyze production data, pinpoint the largest losses, and lead projects to reduce them.Process control: Critical Process Parameters, Critical Quality Attributes, and control strategies. You'll use SPC and process capability analysis to cut variability.Root cause and CAPA: Lead investigations into process-related deviations and OOS results, author CAPAs with Quality Assurance, and verify they work.Continuous improvement roadmap: Build and maintain a prioritized roadmap across all lines, ranked by impact on quality, throughput, and cost. Lead value stream mapping, waste reduction, and Kaizen events using Lean and Six Sigma.Equipment and validation: Lead or support equipment projects from procurement through FAT/SAT, installation, and IQ/OQ/PQ under 21 CFR Part 111.Floor support: Be the go-to technical resource for Operations, train operators on process changes, maintain SOPs and batch records through change control, and support new product transfers into manufacturing.You'll work with: Operations, Quality, and Product Development. You'll report to the VP of Product Development.What you bringBachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, or materials engineering, or a related field3+ years of process engineering in a regulated manufacturing environment (nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, or food)Hands-on expertise in at least one dosage form: tablets, capsules, powders, softgels, or gummiesWorking knowledge of cGMP under 21 CFR Part 111, 211, or 117A track record of improving yield, OEE, downtime, or first-pass quality, with measurable resultsExperience leading root cause investigations and CAPAsStrong statistical analysis and process capability skillsNice to haveLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or equivalent experienceExperience across multiple dosage formsProcess validation and equipment qualification experienceControlled documentation creation and revisionERP experience (Deacom preferred) and electronic quality systemsWhat we offer$110,000 - $130,000 per year, based on experience and qualificationsRelocation assistance for candidates moving to the Colorado Springs area [add specifics once confirmed]Comprehensive benefits:Health: a choice of three group medical plans, two dental plans, and vision coverageRetirement: a 401(k) with employer matchTime off: generous paid time off and holidays, plus paid sick leave in accordance with Colorado lawEmployee perks: free and discounted NGW supplementsand more...A company that is GMP-registered by NSF and UL and certified Kosher and Halal, so you'll be working inside a mature quality systemBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Vision insurance