Process Engineer

Process EngineerGreat opportunity for R&D contractor looking for project work (retirees welcome). R&D Contractor. 5 month assignment with possibility for extension if projects require. Incumbent is supporting Supply chain project @ Pilot Plant in Trumbull. Ideal candidate would have Project Management background. Great opportunity for recent graduates looking to start their career or Retirees looking for project work.Candidate must have a chemical engineering background or degree for this role. Another background would be in Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry. This role is highly technical.Engineering responsibilities:Participate & advise in the design, engineering & risk assessments of a new manufacturing facility (FEED, HAZOP, FMEA, etc)Collaborate with Supply Chain Engineering, Planning, Quality & R&D partners to meet project network timings & milestonesCarry out design & robustness studies in the pilot plant, including exploration of Client routes to meet desired manufacturing efficiency & quality targets.Utilize existing digital platforms to capture technical data for statistical analysis & data visualization.Characterization and analysis of raw materials, processing conditions & product attributes (e.g. flow behavior, microstructure, critical control points)Identify & document best practices for the storage, handling and processing of new raw materials and delivery formats.Translation of product make & fill requirements into detailed technical drawings & SoPs, capturing equipment layout, process, safety & hygienic requirements.Validate process, equipment and product interactions during compounding, filling & product changeover (i.e. bulk transfer, product fouling, filling behavior)Support the selection of equipment design & suppliers to deliver desired process performance, efficiency & reliability targetsSupport process & equipment commissioning in new manufacturing facility (installation, operational & performance qualification)Define & lead the execution of main plant trials, including the development of scale up learning plan, on-site trial coordination, operator training, data analysis and reportingIdentify & document appropriate process safety + hygiene risks & associated control measures/procedures that deliver the Basis of Safety standards.Creation & issuance of process & equipment design documents as part of technology transfer into Supply Chain (Process Flow + Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Specifications, Cleaning & Sanitization procedures, trial protocols)