Process Engineer – GMP Diagnostics, CAPA & Improvement

Zoetis; Union City (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

401K with match

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a Process Engineer for its Union City site. This on-site role requires leading CAPA investigations, implementing robust validation strategies and collaborating across manufacturing, QA and procurement to sustain quality and productivity.

You should bring 5+ years in GMP manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills and proficiency with data-driven decision making. The role offers a competitive U.S. base salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in a field of Science or Engineering (Mechanical and Chemical preferred) or equivalent years of experience in Process Engineering.
• Relevant advanced degree or training / certification in Process Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in GMP manufacturing, preferably in diagnostics or biodevice industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead nonconformance investigations and drive CAPA using structured RCA and Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Support manufacturing and troubleshoot process related issues.
• Lead projects relating to development and optimization of consumables used in Zoetis' diagnostic products.
• Implement changes including change control, impact assessments and risk evaluation for non-conformances or process improvements.
• Assist vendors in deviations, CAPAs to meet delivery timelines.
• Develop and execute protocols and reports to quality equipment and processes with risk-based validation strategies.
• Collaborate with site operations to increase production capacity or drive productivity savings.
• Support continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with procurement to identify and qualify new vendors.

Skills

cGMP understanding

Lean/Six Sigma

Project management

DOE / Statistics

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

English proficiency

Team & independent work

Education

BS in science or engineering (Mechanical/Chemical preferred)

Advanced degree or Process Engineering certs preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Zoetis is seeking a Process Engineer for its Union City site. This on-site role requires leading CAPA investigations, implementing robust validation strategies and collaborating across manufacturing, QA and procurement to sustain quality and productivity.

You should bring 5+ years in GMP manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills and proficiency with data-driven decision making. The role offers a competitive U.S. base salary and comprehensive benefits.