Process Engineer II

Ferring Pharmaceuticals; Lake Hiawatha (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering biopharmaceutical company committed to developing life-changing therapies. As a Process Engineer II, you will enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency in pharmaceutical production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and support new product introductions. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Enjoy a culture that values your contributions, with competitive compensation and a range of flexible benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare

401k Plan with Company Match

Short and Long-term Disability Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work-from-home Policy

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Wellness Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and regulations.
• Ability to work in various plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations including GMP and FDA.
• Provide training and support to production staff on new processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Hands-on Troubleshooting

Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Analysis Software

Quality System Software

Job description

Job Description:

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.

As the Process Engineer II, you will optimize and enhance manufacturing processes to achieve the highest quality and efficiency in pharmaceutical production by leveraging your expertise in engineering principles, process design, and regulatory compliance. This role involves ensuring adherence to cGMP requirements, supporting validation teams, driving process improvement initiatives, and managing engineering activities on the production floor. Additionally, you will play an active role in cross-functional teams, utilizing tactical task organization to execute projects on time and maintaining a strong customer focus through effective communication with peers, user groups, senior management, and clients.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and improve existing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality
• Identify and resolve process-related issues in a timely manner to minimize production downtime
• Ensure all processes comply with industry regulations, including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and FDA guidelines
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of process changes, validations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Production, Quality Assurance, Validation to support process improvements and new product introductions
• Provide training and support to production staff on new processes and equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in mechanical, chemical, or electrical disciplines.
• Minimum three (3) years of engineering experience in a pharmaceutical industry setting is preferred, with a focus on aseptic processing and lyophilization.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate, interact, and collaborate with internal and external members.
• Strong analytical skills, hands-on troubleshooting skills, and the capability to utilize analysis software and company quality system software.
• Must be flexible to work weekends, off hours, and occasional holidays as needed to support continuous operations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods within the manufacturing plant.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and tools, typically weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, squatting, and reaching to access equipment.
• Keen eyesight for detailed inspection and tasks.
• Adequate hearing ability to perceive alarms, and machinery sounds.
• Occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs to access equipment.
• Ability to work in various plant environment, including clean rooms, laboratories, and production areas, sometimes requiring personal protective equipment (PPE).

Role will be based in Parsippany, NJ.

Ferring + you

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry’s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.

Our Compensation and Benefits

At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $61,750 to $143,000, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.

Benefits for this role include: comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees; a 401k plan and company match; short and long-term disability coverage; basic life insurance; wellness benefits; reimbursement for certain tuition expenses; sick time frontloaded yearly of 40 hours, or higher if state or local law requires; vacation time for full time employees to accrue between 112.5 and 150 hours yearly in the first four (4) years of employment, and additional accruals starting in the fifth (5th) year of employment; and 12 to 13 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring. For roles that are not field-based, Ferring has a policy that allows employees to work up to two days from home and three at a Ferring site, weekly.

Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Location: Parsippany, New Jersey