Principal Process Engineer
Core
Provide process engineering oversight for product chains, site systems, and major capital project investments in chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Role type
Principal Process Engineer (Senior IC)
Builds
Chemical and pharmaceutical products (small and large molecule manufacturing)
Domain
Chemical Engineering / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Required skills
Process engineering, capital project management, ESHS (Environment, Safety, Health, Security), continuous improvement, scale-up, bottleneck analysis, regulatory compliance, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, cross-functional leadership, emerging technologies, customer engagement
Technologies
Mixing, material science, heat transfer, mass transfer, filtration, drying
Responsibilities
Provide process engineering support for established processes and drive continuous improvement; Manage ESHS, quality, cycle time, and equipment availability; Oversee process chains and unit operations; Develop technical strategies for new process introductions and scale-ups; Assess site capacity constraints and implement efficiency solutions; Lead major capital projects exceeding $15 million; Mentor project leaders; Maintain expertise in regulatory requirements and engineering standards.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship
