Job Description
Job Summary
The Production Engineer connects production operations and process technology. You will plan and run production, keep processes stable, and take new formulas from lab to full-scale manufacturing, working with QC, R&D, Purchasing, and Logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and adjust weekly and monthly production schedules based on material supply and equipment status
- Oversee daily line operations (mixing, filling, packaging) and track performance against plan
- Lead process improvements to reduce defects and increase efficiency
- Troubleshoot process issues (e.g., separation, viscosity, filling failures) and optimize equipment settings
- Develop and update SOPs and process conditions
- Work with R&D to assess mass production feasibility and lead scale-up from lab to pilot to full production
- Support setup and testing of new equipment, and inspect existing equipment regularly
- Assign daily operator tasks, and train and give feedback to the team
- Enforce safety protocols and maintain production records and batch reports
- Work with QC on inspection results, CAPA, and change control
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, and R&D, and report KPIs and issues to management
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
- 2–5 years in manufacturing or process engineering (cosmetics, personal care, pharma, or chemical preferred)
- Hands-on experience with mixing, emulsification, homogenizing, or filling processes
- Knowledge of SOPs, batch records, CAPA, and change control
- Strong troubleshooting and data analysis skills
- Preferred: scale-up experience, GMP knowledge, Lean/Six Sigma, ERP proficiency
