Senior Process Engineer

Stanley Cowton International

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 142,600

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

30 Days PTO

Impactful work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to ensure secure access to essential medicines while enjoying an innovative work culture. This role offers significant career growth opportunities with 30 days of PTO. Candidates should have proven industry experience and expertise in GMP documentation. Join a mission-driven company and make an impact in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

Must have experience in tech transfer and process scale-up.
Experience in GMP documentation and compliance is required.
Ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

Scale processes from bench to full production.
Lead tech transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis.

Skills

Proven pharmaceutical industry experience

Expertise in tech transfer and process scale-up

Skilled in GMP documentation and compliance

Hands-on kilo and metric ton production experience

Strong communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Process Engineer – Richmond, VA

Shape the Future of U.S. Medicine – and Enjoy 30 Days PTO

We’re a fast-growing pharmaceutical manufacturer bringing production back to the U.S. In this role, you’ll help secure the nation’s medicine supply while building your career in a high-impact, high-growth environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

30 Days PTO – Almost unheard of in the U.S., because work-life balance matters.
Impact That Counts – Your work directly ensures secure access to essential medicines.
Growth Ahead – Nationwide expansion means real career progression.
Innovative Culture – A start-up style environment where ideas are encouraged and acted on.

What You’ll Do

Scale processes from bench (20L) to kilo (100L) and full production (2000 gallons).
Lead tech transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
Write GMP-compliant batch records and SOPs with operator input.
Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis (RCA) and CAPA.
Collaborate across R&D, operations, and engineering.
Mentor junior engineers and operators.
Recommend and assess equipment for small- and large-scale production.

What We’re Looking For

Proven pharmaceutical industry experience.
Expertise in tech transfer and process scale-up.
Skilled in GMP documentation and compliance.
Hands-on kilo and metric ton production experience
Strong communication skills and mechanical aptitude.
Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
Thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

You can stay hands-on technical or move into leadership — the right person could step into a Process Engineering Manager role and beyond as we expand.

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