Production Engineer - Probiotics and Dietary Supplement Ingredient

Vidya USA; Bunnell (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vidya USA in Florida is seeking a Production Engineer to maximise equipment reliability and production efficiency while ensuring compliance with cGMPs and 21 CFR parts. This hands-on role includes setup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of encapsulation, tablet compression, and stick-pack lines to reduce downtime and waste.

You will partner with maintenance, drive CAPA actions, and support packaging operations from bottle-filling to labeling, maintaining strict quality and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations in dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or food/beverage industries.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Maximize line efficiency, reduce setup times, and minimize material scrap/waste.
• Lead setup, calibration, and changeover of encapsulation, tablet compression, and stick-pack equipment.
• Oversee end-to-end packaging process for dietary supplements to maintain throughput and quality.
• Perform root-cause analyses on machine malfunctions and implement CAPA actions.
• Enforce cGMP and SOP compliance; review and document validated process parameters.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Encapsulation setup

Tablet compression

Stick-pack equipment

ERP/MRP software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Overview: The Production Engineer focuses on maximizing equipment reliability, improving production efficiency, reducing downtime and waste, and ensuring compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), 21 CFR Part 111, 21 CFR Part 117, and ANSI 455-2 and applicable quality standards. Responsibilities include the setup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of our processes. This is a hands-on position that directly impacts production performance, product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. This individual must adhere to cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), Standard Operating Procedures, and Food Safety Regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize continuous improvement frameworks to maximize line efficiency, reduce setup times, and minimize material scrap/waste


• Conduct root-cause analyses on machine malfunctions and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)


• Partner with the Maintenance team to diagnose chronic equipment issues and develop equipment reliability strategies

Machine Setup & Changeover

• Lead and support the setup, calibration, and changeover of encapsulation machines, rotary tablet presses, and stick pack equipment to match batch record specifications


• Coordinate tooling changes, adjustments, and preventative maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance

Packaging Line Support

• Oversee the end-to-end packaging process for dietary supplements, including bottle-filling, blistering, sachet, and stick-pack lines


• Ensure proper operation, troubleshooting, and material loading of packaging machinery to maintain throughput and reduce waste


• Monitor package seals, fill weights, and label accuracy to meet strict quality guidelines

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize continuous improvement frameworks to maximize line efficiency, reduce setup times, and minimize material scrap/waste


• Conduct root-cause analyses on machine malfunctions and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)


• Partner with the Maintenance team to diagnose chronic equipment issues and develop equipment reliability strategies

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Enforce strict adherence to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and 21 CFR Part 111regulations for dietary supplements


• Review and approve executed Batch Production Records (BPRs) and document all validated process parameters

Qualifications/Requirements

Technical Knowledge

• Strong mechanical aptitude with direct, hands-on experience setting up and troubleshooting encapsulation, tablet compression, and stick pack machines

Regulatory Skills

• Deep understanding of cGMP guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and equipment validation processes

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent cross-functional communication, and the capacity to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic production schedule

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related field


• 3-5 years of hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations in dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or food/beverage industries

Preferred Skills

• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies


• Familiarity with ERP/MRP enterprise software systems