Chemical Process Engineer
- Job Title
- Chemical Process Engineer
- Job ID
- 27780682
- Location
- Mainland, PA
- Other Location
- Description
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Job Title: Chemical Process Engineer
Location: Mainland, PA 19451Join Our Team:
At Accupac, we are Makers. From formulation to manufacturing, we serve the most trusted brands in the beauty and personal care industries with a wide range of cosmetics, over-the-counter and medical devices across skincare, haircare, oral care, and healthcare products.But beyond that, we make a difference. We make a difference in the lives of our people, we make a difference in the community around us, we make a difference in the health of our planet for a better, brighter, more beautiful future for all.
We value process-driven, solutions-focused individuals who take pride in safety, quality, and continuous improvement. As a Chemical Process Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting Accupac’s Compounding operations, helping improve batch efficiency, troubleshoot process challenges, and support the successful transition of new customer projects into production.
What We Offer:
· Competitive Pay
· Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00
· Bonus: Exempt employees are eligible to participate in Accupac’s Gainsharing Bonus Plan.
· The posted job may span more than one career level. The final offer, including level and pay, will be determined based on a variety of factors such as the candidate’s relevant job and industry experience, education, knowledge, skills, geographic location, and abilities. Internal equity and alignment with market data will also be considered. We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation based on each candidate’s qualifications and fit for the role.
Employees are eligible for the following benefits:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
· Health Savings Account
· Life Insurance with Optional Supplemental Plan
· Pet Insurance
· Short-Term Paid Disability
· 401(k) Retirement Plan with Vested Company Match Contribution
· Paid Time Off (PTO)
· 10 Paid Holidays
· Health Advocacy Programs
· Career Growth
What You’ll Do:
· As a Chemical Process Engineer, you will support Accupac’s Compounding operations by assessing equipment systems, processes, capacity, and improvement opportunities.
· You will help drive safety, quality, product transfers, and batch-making efficiency within the Compounding department, while partnering closely with internal teams and customer technical resources to transition new projects into production.
· In this role, you will lead root cause analysis for out-of-specification batches and help implement sustainable corrective actions.
· You will use metrics and data to identify, prioritize, and drive process improvement projects, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce deviations, improve processes, and support facility improvement initiatives.
· You will develop batch cards and compounding instructions that align with customer specifications and FDA Current Good Compounding Practices guidelines.
· You will also support experimental batches, stability, and validation activities, review and approve customer documentation related to product manufacturing, and consult with Sales and internal teams to assess new compounding projects, equipment needs, and technology requirements.
· You will train Compounding personnel on new product introductions, process updates, and changes, while communicating process, quality, or operational concerns that may impact Accupac to leadership.
What We’re Looking For:
· We’re looking for someone with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
· A Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred.
· The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in a related manufacturing, compounding, chemical, cosmetic, personal care, OTC, or regulated industry environment.
· This person should have a strong working knowledge of FDA Current Good Compounding Practices as they relate to compounding operations, along with strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
· Experience using metrics to drive decision-making, process improvement, and operational efficiency is important, and Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience is highly preferred.
· The right candidate will be able to communicate, influence, and lead plant personnel through process changes at the ground level. They should be highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable working cross-functionally with teams across Compounding, Sales, Operations, and customer technical groups.
· Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and computer systems is required.
· This role also requires someone who is comfortable walking or standing on concrete floors, bending repeatedly, climbing step stools, lifting up to 40 lbs, and pushing or pulling up to 75 lbs as needed.
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- Required Skills
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• We’re looking for someone with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
• A Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in a related manufacturing, compounding, chemical, cosmetic, personal care, OTC, or regulated industry environment.
• This person should have a strong working knowledge of FDA Current Good Compounding Practices as they relate to compounding operations, along with strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using metrics to drive decision-making, process improvement, and operational efficiency is important, and Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience is highly preferred.
• The right candidate will be able to communicate, influence, and lead plant personnel through process changes at the ground level. They should be highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable working cross-functionally with teams across Compounding, Sales, Operations, and customer technical groups.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and computer systems is required.
• This role also requires someone who is comfortable walking or standing on concrete floors, bending repeatedly, climbing step stools, lifting up to 40 lbs, and pushing or pulling up to 75 lbs as needed.
