Process Engineer in Wharton, New Jersey at DMI Solutions

Purpose of Position:

This position is primarily responsible for the development of pilot and full-scale manufacturing processes for skincare, personal care, and color cosmetic products.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and revises Master Batch Record documentation related to internal and external formula transfers in collaboration with R&D and customers

• Develops and maintains a liaison with R&D, Quality Control, Manufacturing and other departments to successfully manufacture pilots, production batches, troubleshoot in-process batches, and implement process improvements • Records observations and provides processing recommendations on new product scale-up activities, pilots, and first production batches in Manufacturing • Independently conduct benchwork for the troubleshooting of cosmetic formulations (including hot pours) and provide processing recommendations

• Assist Validation Specialist in conducting validation swab testing as required

• Evaluates and recommends new processing equipment & systems for bulk manufacturing to ensure continued sophistication and improvement in the manufacturing department

• Adheres to GMP guidelines in the maintenance of documents, manufacturing and change control procedures
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, etc.)

• 3+ year experience in process engineering with personal care products (preferred)

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Ability to monitor critical/urgent manufacturing activities on-site beyond typical shift hours as needed with team support

• Must be able to think critically and analytically (“Think outside the box”) to resolve issues and make improvements

• Bilingual in English/Spanish and Color-matching experience an asset