Process Engineer

The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking a Process Engineer who will be responsible for all phases of process improvement and problem solving projects in manufacturing environment, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Carpinteria, CA office. You will have the opportunity to implement process improvements to meet quality standards, perform feasibility studies and solve problems!

What we’re looking for:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or chemistry, physics is required, MSc is preferred.
• Experience:
• Experience preferred in a manufacturing environment, in an engineering capacity or process chemist role, involving chemical process design, transfer design input for manufacturability and capital funds request preparation.
• Strong data analysis and mining skills required. Working skills in VBA, MS Office, Power-BI, Minitab, Excel Macros required without an exception.
• Statistical knowledge by training and six-sigma green belt required.
• Additional Qualifications:
• JMP, CAD and/or SolidWorks knowledge desired.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Silicone chemistry and polymer science familiarity is desired.
• Lean manufacturing, Kaizen and project management experience desired.
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills, be detail oriented, and flexible to work on multiple projects simultaneously desired.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Provide technical process ownership to core manufacturing processes, further develops process methods, equipment, and support infrastructure to optimize production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and quality performance.
• Develop new manufacturing processes and assess the adequacy of equipment to meet market/manufacturing demands.
• Identifies new equipment and technologies to support continuous improvement and capacity expansion of core capabilities.
• Design, validate and commission new production equipment and tooling, monitor modifications and upgrades, and troubleshoot existing processes.
• Develops project budgets associated with procurement of new equipment and technologies.
• Ensure planned engineering (process) progress with respect to the engineering deliverables.
• Manage the Process Design & Detail Engineering.
• Review of Clients tender documents, specifications, datasheets, installation, start-up and validation of new process equipment and technologies.
• Interact with customers, team members and vendors to develop process and equipment specifications.
• Prepare qualification reports, flow diagrams, and charts on research data and information.
• Implement and maintain engineering records consistent with cGMP and ISO regulations for production of Life Science biochemicals and reagents.
• Develop plans for the installation, movement, repair of building equipment and utilities, and own asset identification system for manufacturing equipment.
• Develop, implement and sustain reliability best practices.
• Optimize preventative and predictive maintenance programs, including Safety, Environmental, and Quality critical process control.
• Analyze downtime to identify chronic/sporadic failures and lead reliability improvement efforts.
• Lead RCFE (Root Cause Failure Elimination) process to identify root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and utilize key reliability metrics.
• Provide long-range planning for the facility and equipment needs.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.