Sr. Process Engineer

Synerg; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Ongoing recognition and career development

Job summary

Synerg is looking for a Senior Process Engineer in Newark, Delaware, with over 8 years of experience in oral solid dose (OSD) pharmaceutical manufacturing. This role involves leading process optimization and providing technical support during critical operations.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with pharmaceutical equipment and demonstrate strong collaboration skills. Additionally, you will be responsible for troubleshooting manufacturing issues and supporting technology transfers.

The position includes competitive rewards, flexibility, and the opportunity to work remotely.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in oral solid dose pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Proven ability to collaborate in cross-functional GMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization for oral solid dose manufacturing.
• Support technology transfer activities from development into commercial manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and yield losses in manufacturing.

Skills

Process optimization

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

BS or MS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Tablet presses

Granulators

Fluid bed systems

Coating equipment

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Syner-G is seeking a Senior Process Engineer with 8+ years of experience in oral solid dose (OSD) pharmaceutical manufacturing to lead process optimization and commercial manufacturing support activities. This role is centered on improving and sustaining robust OSD processes across granulation, compression, coating, and packaging operations. The Senior Process Engineer will support technology transfer from development to commercial manufacturing, troubleshoot complex process and yield issues, and provide technical leadership during PPQ and continued process verification activities. Acting as a key technical partner to MSAT, Manufacturing, QA, and Engineering, this individual will drive process robustness, efficiency, and compliance across client programs.

WORK LOCATION

Travel to client sites may be required up to 100%, based on project demands and client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented or changed as necessary.)

• Lead process optimization for oral solid dose manufacturing processes, including granulation, compression, coating, and packaging.
• Support technology transfer activities from development and pilot operations into commercial manufacturing, ensuring process scalability, robustness, and reproducibility.
• Troubleshoot process deviations, yield losses, equipment challenges, and cycle time constraints in commercial OSD manufacturing environments.
• Provide technical support for process validation activities, including PPQ execution and continued process verification.
• Collaborate closely with MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation such as process descriptions, equipment specifications, risk assessments, and technical reports.
• Conduct data analysis and performance trending to identify root causes, variability drivers, and improvement opportunities.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities for OSD manufacturing equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, yield, cost reduction, and GMP compliance.
• Mentor and support junior engineers by providing technical guidance and process expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in oral solid dose pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with tablet presses, granulators, fluid bed systems, and coating equipment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting tech transfer and commercial manufacturing operations.
• Direct involvement in PPQ, continued process verification, and commercial process support.
• Proven ability to collaborate in cross-functional GMP environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing regulations.
• Solid understanding of OSD unit operations, process controls, and equipment capabilities.
• Experience investigating deviations, leading root cause analyses, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to serve as a technical lead across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office or manufacturing environment.

TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work almost anywhere. If a physical location is preferred, office locations are available in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.