Senior Process Engineering Leader, Manufacturing Excellence

Galderma; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive opportunity

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Galderma is seeking a Process Engineering Manager in Raleigh to lead the site Process Engineering team and translate global standards into sustainable site execution. You will drive continuous improvement, support capital investments, and serve as the technical authority for manufacturing process technologies.

The role reports to the Site Engineering Head and requires strong leadership across Operations, Quality, MS&T, and Maintenance & Reliability, with a focus on safety, compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Typically 8–10 years of Process Engineering experience within manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams, deliver operational results, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements, engineering standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment procurement, commissioning, and technology transfer.
• Experience managing engineering resources and technical programs, with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading process risk assessments (PHA/HAZOP/FMEA).

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and allocate Process Engineering resources to support operations and capital projects.
• Drive improvements in process capability, yield, throughput, reliability, and OEE.
• Implement and maintain engineering standards and best practices.
• Own site equipment URS, specifications, and capacity planning.
• Provide technical leadership for investigations and root cause analyses.
• Support capital projects through design reviews, commissioning, and startup.
• Collaborate with Maintenance & Reliability to maximize equipment performance and lifecycle value.
• Ensure GMP compliance and readiness for audits/inspections.
• Lead process hazard assessments and risk management activities.
• Provide cross-functional technical guidance to Operations, Quality, MS&T, and others.

Skills

Process engineering leadership

GMP compliance

OEE improvement

CAPEX management

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Technical governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Galderma is seeking a Process Engineering Manager in Raleigh to lead the site Process Engineering team and translate global standards into sustainable site execution. You will drive continuous improvement, support capital investments, and serve as the technical authority for manufacturing process technologies.

The role reports to the Site Engineering Head and requires strong leadership across Operations, Quality, MS&T, and Maintenance & Reliability, with a focus on safety, compliance, and