Process Engineering Positions

MegaFood, a Certified B Corporation and 1% for the Planet member, leverages 50+ years of scientific experience to thoughtfully craft quality supplements made with real food & nutrients that your body knows how to absorb. Since our founding in 1973, MegaFood has been committed to providing people safe, high quality supplements and takes food safety and quality seriously. MegaFood products are tested for 150+ pesticides, are NSF GMP certified and are made without the top 9 food allergens (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, and sesame). MegaFood is also Certified Plastic Neutral through its partnership with rePurpose Global and has enabled recovery of over 740,000 pounds of nature-bound plastic since it became certified in 2023.

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This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Leads site functional technical support for assigned dosage form as it relates to finding and implementing creative solutions that maximize value to our customers. Establishes specifications and appropriate process guardrails to ensure we deliver a reliable and repeatable process to Operations. Leverages data and an analytical mindset to draw insights on our products and champions change across our supply chain.

Develops a high level of process understanding and capability for assigned dosage form, establishes appropriate level of controls for repeatability, and works to continuously optimize the product or process to maximize customer value.

Uses problem-solving skills to identify root cause and implement short- and long-term corrective actions related to improving the reliability of our products or processes.

Supports periodic review of our products and processes by collecting data, analyzing it, and making and implementing recommendations related to improvements.

Supports Quality and Operations through troubleshooting, change controls, and Non-Conformance Report (NCR’s) reduction.

Serves as a technical approver for equipment change requests and Installation Operations Qualification (IOQ’s) documentation.

Prepares, reviews and/or approves technical documents to include but not limited to: Quality Change Requests (QCR’s), Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s), Technical Reports, SOP’s, Master Batch Records (MBR’s), Change Controls, Cost Quotes, Product and Process Verification/Validation Protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ), P&PV Summary Reports and Stability Protocols.

Serves as a cross-functional team lead who addresses specific problems, facilitates discussion and research, enabling manufacturing and packaging operations to become more efficient and to build and enhance interdepartmental relationships.

Performs equipment testing and qualification as required.

Will support the following: factory acceptance test (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and performance qualification (PQ); will also require participation in Installation qualification (IQ) and operational qualification (OQ) activities.

Ensures efficient operations in assigned project areas in accordance with Pharmavite Safety Requirements, SOP’s and GMP’s.

Ensures functional operation and preventative maintenance of equipment to reduce/eliminate accidental injury.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or other related science fields.

Requires two years of industry experience (preferably in pharmaceutical, nutritional, food, or other consumer-packaged goods) in manufacturing technical support and/or process/product development, Quality Engineering and/or testing.

Certified Packaging Professional, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other related problem-solving tools is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies Comprehensive knowledge of product and process development, manufacturing/packaging equipment, processing/testing laboratory techniques and regulatory requirements.

A firm foundation in chemistry, mathematics, pharmaceutics and/or food science.

Understanding of Lean concepts and application of DOE and QbD are a plus.

Use of hand-held data collection devices and instrumentation.

Physical or Work Requirements Splits time between office-based work and manufacturing or operational environments.

Employees are required to use computers and attend meetings while also regularly walking in production areas, climbing stairs or platforms, wearing PPE in operational spaces, and occasionally lifting or moving light materials or equipment.

Work may occur in environments with manufacturing noise, moving equipment, temperature variation, or other operational conditions requiring safety precautions.

Travel 20% overnight travel for training or to support other regional facilities is anticipated.

Up to 10% of routine travel to support other locations and up to 25% travel to support special/new projects.

These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home. National Target Base Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $133,000.00. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $88,000.00 - $146,000.00, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas. Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) match, and other wellness benefits. MegaFood is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging. The collective sum of our individual differences, knowledge, life experiences, and unique talents, represents a significant part of our culture and is the foundation for our accomplishments and impact.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity MegaFood is an equal opportunity employer. MegaFood also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.

MegaFood has been crafting high-quality supplements for over 50 years, formulated with science-backed nutrients and real food. Quality is in our nature. MegaFood products undergo quality assurance testing in ISO 9001-certified laboratories and independent third-party labs. We know that healthy people and a healthy planet go hand in hand, which is why we are deeply committed to improving our environmental footprint and amplifying our social impact. Through our partnership with rePurpose Global, we have supported the recovery of over 740,000 lbs of nature-bound plastic waste since 2022, and have a goal of moving to 100% recyclable, compostable or reusable packaging in the near future. com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn.

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