Principal Engineer, R&D - Process Technology
Core
Principal Engineer leading end-to-end development of new process technologies from prototyping to commercialization for consumer goods, food & beverage, and pharma products.
Role type
Principal Engineer, Process Technology (R&D)
Builds
New processing capabilities, pilot line trials, and commercial manufacturing solutions
Domain
Food & Beverage / Pharma / Consumer Goods (Process Engineering)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, process scale-up, pilot line execution, CQV/FMEA/CPRA tools, project management, technical documentation, cost optimization
Preferred skills
emulsions/shear processing, fermentation, extrusion, thermal processing, aeration, drying, powder mixing, multi-site experience
Technologies
MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, SAP, Excel
Responsibilities
Identify and prioritize emerging process technologies, develop scale-up strategies from pilot to commercial production, execute end-to-end technical delivery including design and validation, maintain detailed technical documentation (MPS, Flowsheets), apply risk mitigation tools (CQV, FMEA), partner with cross-functional teams to resolve trade-offs, lead pilot line trials and scale-up activities, contribute to technical review boards, ensure regulatory and safety compliance, support cost optimization and value engineering, mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic project ownership
