CareerPlan

Sr Principal Engineer, Process (hybrid)

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Leads technical workstreams to design site-level processes, optimize manufacturing, and validate methods for pharmaceutical formulation production.

Role type

Senior Principal Process Engineer (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Builds

Site-level production processes, validation protocols, and technical standards for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Domain

Pharmaceutical industry / Chemical Engineering

Required skills

Pharmaceutical formulation expertise, Process design and optimization, Process validation and troubleshooting, Engineering standards knowledge, Technical documentation and standards, Project management, Cross-functional collaboration, Data analysis for performance deviations

Preferred skills

Leadership and team building, Problem-solving, Communication with management

Technologies

Manufacturing execution systems, Statistical analysis tools, Process simulation software

Responsibilities

Design site-level processes and improvements by defining operating ranges and acceptance criteria, Lead process improvement workstreams and coordinate trial execution, Conduct process validation and troubleshooting by analyzing performance data, Establish technical standards for process documentation and change execution, Guide engineers through technical decisions and document decision logic, Deliver high-quality technical outputs and communicate impacts to stakeholders