The Manufacturing Quality Improvement Principal Engineer provides **technical leadership and subject matter expertise** in process improvement, quality assurance, and manufacturing operations for personal care and food products. This position supports **new and existing product development (NPD & EPD)** by developing efficient, reproducible manufacturing and packaging procedures, validating processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The role involves hands-on work across laboratory, pilot scale, and commercial manufacturing environments and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, Corporate Quality, Project Management, Batch Manufacturing and Packaging, and QA/QC.* Contributes directly to **product quality, process efficiency, and reproducibility**.* Provides **technical leadership** across multiple sites and projects.* Supports the **commercialization of new products** and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.* Lead **process improvement initiatives** to optimize efficiency, quality, and reproducibility in manufacturing operations.* Own the development of **Process Instructions (PIs)** for NPD & EPD projects, ensuring reproducible **batch manufacturing and packaging procedures**.* Conduct laboratory testing to evaluate batches (e.g., viscosity, pH) and support investigative work on raw materials and processing equipment.* Develop and validate **manufacturing procedures and process specifications**.* Conduct **risk assessments** and implement corrective and preventive actions.* Perform **root cause analysis** and resolve non-conforming results.* Support **scale-up and technology transfer** of new formulations to commercial production.* Evaluate and validate **new processing equipment and technologies**.* Collaborate with **multidisciplinary project teams** to improve workflow, safety, and efficiency.* Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and cross-functional team members.* Maintain compliance with **FDA, GMP, ISO, HACCP**, and other applicable regulatory and quality standards.**Education:** List minimum required educational qualifications. If applicable, list any preferred qualifications that would enhance a candidate’s suitability.**Experience:** List the minimum total years of experience required. If applicable, also specify the minimum years of experience required in specific/relevant responsibilities. If leadership experience is needed, include the expected number of years.* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related); Master’s degree preferred.* Strong expertise in **Lean Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, and statistical analysis**; Black Belt preferred.* Demonstrated success in **process validation, optimization, and cross-functional project leadership**.* Experience developing **Process Instructions (PIs) and reproducible batch manufacturing and packaging procedures**.* Ability to work hands-on in **laboratory, pilot scale, and commercial manufacturing environments**.* **Desired:** Experience with **API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) and NF (National Formulary) pharmaceutical products**.* Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.**10+ years of experience** in process/manufacturing engineering within personal care, food, or pharmaceutical related industries.* Based in **Englewood, Ohio**.* Up to **15% travel** required (domestic and/or international).* Flexible hours/shifts may be required.* Combination of office, laboratory, pilot scale, and commercial manufacturing environments.* Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required in production areas (safety glasses, hairnets, gloves, steel-toed shoes).* Medical, HSA, dental, vision* FSA (limited purpose, dependent care, and commuter/parking)* Life and AD&D insurance* Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance* Short- and long-term disability* EAP, identity theft protection* Paid time off, Parental Leave* 401(k) with company match
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