Senior Process Engineer - Weekdays

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 98,700 - 157,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

FSA / HSA options

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier Spokane is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead pharmaceutical process engineering, technical transfer, and large-scale projects.

You will refine site processes, manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure cGMP compliance, and support audits with travel <10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering field required.
• 5–10 years in pharmaceutical or FDA-regulated industry desired.
• Supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Project management experience required.
• Lean manufacturing principles desired.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and implement site manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Conduct technical transfer of new products from internal and external clients.
• Own product processes from initial quote to retirement.
• Develop and execute validation studies to qualify new processes.

Skills

Process design

Project management

Leadership

cGMP knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Process Engineer provides expertise in pharmaceutical process engineering and technical transfer. This position manages large‑scale projects and multidisciplinary teams, provides technical direction for complex projects, and exhibits superior communication skills with all levels of employees. The engineer refines department and site processes while providing leadership and guidance to others.

• Design, optimize, and implement site manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Oversee and assess existing processes and workflows.
• Establish and track process metrics to monitor stability and discover improvement opportunities.
• Conduct technical transfer of new products from internal and external clients.
• Own product processes from initial quote to retirement.
• Evaluate incoming processes for robustness, efficiency, and fit within JHS‑Spokane.
• Perform development work to define CPPs and CQAs for strong execution upon transfer to manufacturing.
• Author validation study documents demonstrating consistent product quality.
• Develop and execute validation studies to qualify new and improved manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot, oversee, and sample events within manufacturing; occasional off‑shift onsite support required.
• Generate reports summarizing study results; use data to qualify site processes.
• Review data summaries from other departments, assess trends or conditions that may impact quality, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Participate in or perform deviation investigation and evaluation of impact.
• Implement effective CAPAs.
• Optimize gross profit margin and minimize deviation rate.
• Provide necessary reviews for regulatory and client audits and provide responses to audit observations.
• Maintain in‑depth understanding of cGMPs, European regulatory requirements, USP chapters, and scientific principles associated with clean room operations, media fills, sterilization, depyrogenation, endotoxin reduction, and microbiological monitoring.
• Travel <10%.

Level Specific

• Perform job functions autonomously and effectively.
• Authority on pertinent scientific principles and applicable guidance.
• Authority on technical aspects of site processes.
• Provide leadership and guidance on these topics, updating and improving site practices and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering (required).
• 5–10 years of pharmaceutical or FDA‑regulated industry experience (required).
• Supervisory or leadership experience (required).
• Project management experience (required).
• Master’s degree counts as 2 years of experience.
• Statistical analysis desired.
• Lean manufacturing principles desired.
• Microsoft Office experience required.
• Extended periods of sitting or standing required.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. unassisted required.

Location

Spokane, WA – On Site, Full‑time

Shift

Monday‑Friday, 5×8 hr

Compensation & Benefits

Hiring Wage: $98,700.00 – $157,900 annually, depending on experience, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

Benefits begin on the first day:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short‑term & long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.