Process Development Engineer

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices.  With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts.  The fire in our belly to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

The Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing and modifying processes to scale up from Research & Development (R&D) formulation, optimizing process flow, reducing variability within the process, improving operating capabilities and helping product safety. The main objective of the role is to identify, develop, verify, validate, and transfer ownership of processes/products from early developmental stages to product trials and on to manufacturing operations. Additionally, the Process Development Engineer evaluates and analyzes current processes and provides recommendations for potential process improvements.

Estimated starting annual base salary is $101,421.24 - $152,131.86 per year less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. Please note that the actual compensation offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined by the Company, which may include, but is not limited to, location, experience, qualifications, education, skillset, and market conditions. The target base compensation for this role is in the low to middle of the range, with the top of the range reserved for only exceptional circumstances. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary, variable annual incentive, paid based on Company performance factors. SCN BestCo offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more, as well as paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.

• Work closely with R&D, Engineering, and other teams on new products and processes.
• Drive the transfer of new products and processes from innovation stages to commercial production, including managing lab scale ups and plant trials.
• Develop processes for Operations to ensure new products are manufactured predictively and efficiently.
• Collect data, analyze, and optimize processes for small and large-scale production.
• Collaborate with process engineers to ensure all products have established process parameters, reduce product variability, improve overall quality, and increase process efficiencies.
• Provide expertise and recommendations for troubleshooting process issues.
• Identify improvement projects to reduce waste, change overs, and processing times.
• Support deviation management, CAPA, and change control activities.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 2 years’ experience in process development or engineering related to food processing, food industry, or nutraceuticals/pharmaceuticals.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Proven ability to provide timely, accurate, clear, and concise communication.
• Strong organization, prioritization, task management, leadership, interpersonal, team building, problem solving, and conflict resolutions skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and independent decision-making skills.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D design) and statistical software (e.g., Minitab).
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to perform statistical analysis to focus efforts on top losses or opportunities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must be able to demonstrate practical problem solving and trouble shooting skills. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Master’s degree in engineering, data analytics or related field.

• Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and/or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Project Management certification (PMP, etc.).
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, failure investigation principles, and/or statistical principles and analysis.
• Nutraceutical or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Salary : $101,421 - $152,132