Primient
• $82K — $102K *Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
As a member of the Global Operation Support Team, the Process Improvement Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support across the Global Operations division and leading a portfolio of projects to support the Company and Department goals, focusing on cost reduction and operational improvement. The position will act as a change agent for process improvement implementations and improvement of capabilities of people and systems. This position will act an extension of Primient continuous improvement (CI) program and will foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainment while facilitating projects across the organization.
The candidate will be a self-starter, a team player, and capable of productively interacting with a diverse group, ranging from technicians to plant managers to project partners. The candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a large number of processes. The candidate will lead projects and provide expertise to support and develop high quality, cost effective solutions. The incumbent will be an advocate for embedding CI tools within Primient.
You’ll also join our structured development program: the Engineering Ladder. As
your skills grow, you will progress into more responsible, impactful roles.
Engineer 1 > Engineer 2 > Engineer 3 > Sr. Engineer > Principal Engineer > Engineer Fellow
Key responsibilities: Process Technology Engineer
Provide process engineering support for manufacturing operations
Lead process improvements projects, including:
Setup, design, and execution of experiments at bench and pilot scale
Evaluation and interpretation of experimental results
Provide economic analysis/assessment of current and future candidate process concepts and technologies
Communicate frequently with key stakeholders to meet project goals and deadlines
Train technicians and other members of project teams on equipment use, data collection, and data analysis
Collaborate with internal partners to ensure effective technical transfer from the pilot plant to production environments, including documentation of new/updated key process indicators (KPIs)
Analyze opportunities as well as guide and plan actions around process improvement ideas
Foster collaborative and organizational learning
Monthly project reviews, management and growth of project pipeline, including the ability to move projects through the development stages and ultimately to completion.
Willingness to travel as required (generally <20%), primarily supporting our North America based operations
We’re looking for engineers who are keen to learn fast in an environment of excellence. You will need:
B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related engineering field.
2-5 years of industrial experience, preferably within the food or other GMP environment.
Practical hands-on expertise with equipment
Experience in process development, experimental design, statistical analysis, process optimization, and scale-up
Stem-to-stern project experience (i.e., process development, process scale-up, P&ID development, punch lists, commissioning, start-up, operations, etc.)
Working knowledge of various manufacturing processes and unit operations including centrifugation, evaporation, filtration, ion exchange, chromatography/SSMB and enzyme reactors
Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities.During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
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