Chemical Process Engineer

Chemical Process Engineer


Posting Start Date: 9/3/26


Posting Location: Ada (Grand Rapids), MI


Requisition ID: 43438


Job title: Chemical Process Engineer

Department / Division: Chemical Engineering / Research & Development

Salary Range: $92,196/yr - $113,890/yr plus Bonus

Location: Ada, Michigan (Onsite)

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a Process Engineer to play a key role in the development and commercialization of innovative nutrition products across multiple dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, soft gels, powders, and emerging formats. This individual will help accelerate the delivery of high-quality products by designing, developing, and validating manufacturing processes that meet quality, performance, and manufacturability requirements.

Working within a highly collaborative environment, you will partner with Formulators, Clinical Investigators, Regulatory, Quality, Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams to successfully transition products from concept through commercialization.

This role will be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, evaluating technical risks, troubleshooting scale-up and production challenges, and identifying opportunities for process innovation. You will also contribute to the exploration and implementation of new technologies, equipment, and manufacturing capabilities that support future product and business growth.

Success in this role requires strong technical problem-solving skills, ownership of complex projects, and the ability to balance product quality, manufacturing feasibility, timelines, and business objectives.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Approximately 4+ years of experience in Process Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering or a related technical role.
• Experience with nutrition, food, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, or other regulated manufacturing industries.

Skills to be successful in the role:

• Demonstrated ability to solve technical challenges, analyze data, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally to deliver complex technical projects, including planning, execution, risk management, documentation, and communication of technical information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders while adapting to evolving business needs.
• Working knowledge of scientific principles, experimental design, and process evaluation techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to team members at all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable working within regulated, quality-focused environments and adhering to established processes and standards.
• Proficiency with business systems, data analysis tools, databases, and standard office software applications.
• Demonstrated curiosity and continuous learning mindset, with an awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, suppliers, and innovation opportunities.

Amway does not offer visa sponsorship assistance (H1-B, OPT) for this role. Please do not apply if you will need any assistance now or in the future.


What's special about this team:

The Nutrition Process Engineering team includes engineers focused on creating innovative and high-quality supplement products that improve the health and well-being of consumers around the world. This team collaborates heavily with Project Management, Formulators, Quality, Packaging Engineers, Planning, and Manufacturing to develop products that help to position Amway as the leading direct-selling company in the world and provide high value to our customers and their communities.