Senior Engineer

At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it.

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.

We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.

Our uniqueness means:

We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values.

• • We are team players;
  • We are doers;
  • We are customer-centric;
  • We are innovators.

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better.

With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900 colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together.

TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply. 

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of Senior Engineer at our Shawnee, KS location.  This position is an established, technically competent professional who develops and implements manufacturing process solutions. Leads projects and is often called upon by peers for guidance.  Directs projects or discipline teams.  Meets customer needs in support of Business goals.  Coaches and teaches junior members of the department. This position will also provide direct engineering support for OSD Production & Process Equipment in support of Manufacturing through the application of engineering-based principles and disciplines. Will work closely with personnel within Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality & Technical Service Groups to understand current production processes/issues, initiate and support process improvements and improve maintenance procedures in support of system reliability.

Key Accountabilities:

• Makes independent decisions within defined areas of responsibility. Serves as a consultant to management within a specified areas/discipline.  Advance technical project proposals to senior management, following through successful completion.  Influences commitment of resources at divisional / departmental level.
• Continuously improve and support existing production equipment to support the efficient operation of the Argenta production facility.
• Manage capital projects, develop and track budgets.
• Interface with internal and external resources to facilitate the transfer of process knowledge to the manufacturing environment.
• Ensure that all Engineering activities within the area of responsibility adhere to all applicable engineering standards, codes, cGMP’s, FDA and EU guidelines, safety and environmental procedures.
• Reviews and approves standard operating procedures describing validation principles and activities.
• Participate with completing risk analyses for qualifications and validations with participation of Quality, Production and MEU.
• Actively participates during all phases of equipment life cycle by supporting the development of specifications, design and installation of equipment, systems, facilities, and utilities, and processes to ensure compliance to cGMP requirements.
• Provides guidance and technical information to others, supporting and/or execution of IQ/SAT
• Actively participates in Engineering, functional testing in OQ, and coordination and testing during PQ, PV, and CV activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and cGMP standards (FDA, EMA, EU).
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing principles, with specific expertise in Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) facility and process design—including formulation, blending, granulation, compression, coating, and packaging operations.
• Demonstrated experience providing subject matter expertise in OSD technologies, supporting regulatory strategy, technology transfer, and commercialization readiness.
• Proven ability to collaborate with clients and cross-functional project teams to ensure OSD solutions meet regulatory and operational requirements.
• Experience with advanced OSD technologies such as continuous manufacturing, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), and high-potency containment systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmaceutical technologies, installation practices, and problem-solving methodologies to effectively direct technical teams.
• Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, unit operations, and processing, with expertise in Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) products—including mixing, blending, granulation, milling, tablet compression, and piece-forming technologies.
• Proven experience in the practical application of engineering principles within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of GMP regulations as interpreted by the FDA, EU, and CVM, along with familiarity with OSHA health and safety and EPA environmental requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in creative problem solving, as well as tactical and strategic decision-making.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and with external partners.
• Strong understanding of factory processes, process engineering fundamentals, and process safety requirements.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software tools relevant to engineering and manufacturing operations.