Process Support Engineer

Piping Rock Health Products; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with Company Match

Pet insurance

Job summary

Piping Rock Health Products is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize and sustain manufacturing processes in a GMP-compliant facility. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data analysis, and effective collaboration across QA, R&D, Regulatory, and Supply Chain.

The candidate will lead process optimization projects, perform risk assessments, and support safe, compliant production across shifts. A Six Sigma/Lean certification and 5–7 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification required.
• Experience in GMP environments, preferably nutraceutical/pharma/food.
• Strong teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with process automation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing and packaging processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ensure GMP compliance and SOP adherence.
• Collaborate with QA, R&D, Regulatory and Supply Chain to drive quality and compliance.
• Analyze process data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop FMEA when applicable.
• Provide training across three shifts to promote operational excellence.
• Maintain floor presence to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Adhere to safety protocols to protect employees.

Skills

Six Sigma/Lean

GMP manufacturing

Data analysis

Process automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Process Engineer will be responsible for optimizing and maintaining manufacturing processes within a GMP-compliant facility. This role involves continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and ensuring the efficiency, quality, and compliance of manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Continuously review and optimize manufacturing and package processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and product quality while complying with GMP regulations. Monitor, analyze, and improve production rates, eliminating the non-value added activities.
• GMP Compliance: Ensure that all manufacturing processes adhere to GMP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and manufacturing teams to identify potential quality issues that could affect any KPIs. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions as needed.
• Data Analysis: Analyze data related to manufacturing processes, identifying trends, propose corrective and preventive actions or process improvements to enhance towards operational excellence.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and provide input into risk mitigation strategies, including the development of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) documents.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and maintain sustainability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, including R&D, QA, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain, to streamline processes to satisfy customer expectations.
• Safety: Ensure that safety protocols and procedures are followed in the manufacturing facility to protect the health and safety of employees.
• Training: Provide effective training and development support to associates on all three shifts to promote operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Must be able to effectively collaborate and communicate with plant management team across all three shifts to support operational goals and ensure continuity of processes.
• Must maintain an active presence on the manufacturing floor to monitor processes, assess performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-7 years of experience required.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification required.
• Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment is preferred, particularly within nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or food production settings.
• A teamwork-oriented mindset is mandatory. Candidates must be able to collaborate effectively, communicate openly, and contribute positively to a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with process automation and control systems.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs if required.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours.
• Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!

We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!

We are a drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Piping Rock Health Products, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.