Process Engineer

Process Engineer- Aiken, SC Area - Full Time-On-Site

The company's headquartered is in Massachusetts. They produce plant-based ingredients in their manufacturing facility using a variety of patented and proprietary microbial technologies. Our specialty products are in the field of food ingredients, flavors and fragrances, agricultural chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. We are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations. This hands-on position requires a desire and ability to work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as the demonstration of a high degree of flexibility, creativity, and initiative applied to the various duties and aspects of the position. This person will be expected to play an integral part of the company's operations team.

Why work for the Company:

• Opportunity – To be part in building a company focused on a future increasingly reliant on bio-manufacturing and making a sustainable and positive impact in the world.
• Accountability – You will build, manage and work in a hands-on environment to develop and articulate the company's product value propositions.
• Passion – We love what we do and enjoy working with others who feel the same way. We embrace the challenge and hard work that come with working on bringing cutting edge technologies to market.

Responsibilities:

• Provides day-to-day process monitoring, including troubleshooting of process, yield, quality and equipment reliability issues.
• Develops and maintains plant material balances, capacity evaluations, and area/plant yields. Reports on critical items through KPIs.
• Scale up R&D equipment and processes to improve yields and cycle time on new processes.
• Engage with product marketing and manufacturing groups for process requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure equipment can be reliable and meet quality and cost targets. This activity includes design for enhancements to existing equipment manufacturability and new product equipment.
• Identifies, develops and implements process capacity and efficiency (yield) improvements, including operator tracking and downtime data and leading technical improvement teams.
• Develops and maintains area process sample schedules and provides coordination with lab.
• Performs execution and documentation of plant trials including detailed material balances and evaluation of in-process quality and batch record data.
• Monitors equipment performance and in-use time and coordinates production issues with the appropriate personnel.
• Completes investigations and Corrective Action Reports for technical processing issues.
• Initiates/supports area capital projects, including scope development, cost justification, control logic and start-up support. Take part in project teams as Leader, technical expert or operational expert.
• Perform as equipment and/or technology owner or expert to support operation and train operators.
• Provides Process Safety Management ownership responsibilities including process hazard analysis participation, supporting upkeep of drawings, procedures, and PSI files, and sponsoring management of change for equipment and process changes.
• Supports site safety and quality initiatives through participation & leadership in teams, incident/CAR analysis, and follow-up.
• Ensures smooth integration of activities and effective teamwork within Site Engineering functions (between project engineering, process engineering, and process controls engineering teams).

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or a related discipline
• Minimum three to eight years' experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical plant environment.
• Knowledge of piping and valve operations to control processes.
• Familiar with and capable of generating engineering flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, and capacity analysis.
• Good understanding of analytical techniques (GC) and fermentation bioprocess is desirable.
• Experience in food or pharma industry desired

Preferred Working Style:

• Must be fully responsible and accountable for compliance with the provision of the safety, health, and environmental (SHE) policies
• Must comply with Good Laboratory Practice and current Good Manufacturing Practice
• Must be very well-organized and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be a quick learner who is self-motivated and able to ask questions and seek clarity
• Must be flexible with day-to-day duties and able to thrive in a start-up environment
• Must be an excellent team member with strong communication skills and a desire to work collaboratively
• Must hold him or herself to the highest professional, scientific and ethical standards

Other Duties

Please note this job description does not fully describe or provide a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Duties and responsibilities, including essential functions, may vary amongst locations and/or individuals holding this job position, and may be added or changed without notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disability