Process Engineer I
PCI Pharma Services · Philadelphia, PA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at PCI Pharma Services (pharma & life sciences) in Philadelphia, PA. Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, or place: Up to 1/4 of the day.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, DMAIC, CAPA
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $70k–$100k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 25 process engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Pennsylvania plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 24 other live process postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 48%
- ✓ Lean 44%
- ✓ Six Sigma 32%
- ✓ New product launch 24%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CAPA, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: PCI Pharma Services in Philadelphia
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Full description from PCI Pharma ServicesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
PCI is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Process Engineer I to provide technical leadership in new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will focus on mitigating packaging issues, optimizing production processes, and supporting operational efficiency. This role will involve providing technical and operational support to production, maintenance, and support teams, particularly in the areas of process improvement, equipment modification, optimization, safety, and quality improvement. The Process Engineer I will utilize lean and six sigma techniques and demonstrate excellent organizational and leadership skills in managing projects, equipment needs, staffing projections, and line layout.
Responsibilities
- ◆Engineering Review: Perform engineering reviews for new projects, considering equipment size, capability, and component specifications.
- ◆Process Design: Apply engineering principles to design new production lines, ensuring minimal defects ( 95%), low waste ( Customer & Internal Collaboration: Participate in customer meetings and internal reviews with plant operations, maintenance, quality, and purchasing teams.
- ◆Documentation: Prepare SOPs, line layouts, production diagrams, material flow and other necessary documentation. As well as standard work, work instructions and job aids.
- ◆Project Management : Lead project management for assigned projects using standardized methodologies, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
- ◆Packaging Trends & Research: Research new trends in packaging, evaluating and testing new equipment and processes to drive innovation.
- ◆Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams on new equipment performance
requirements
and process improvements.
- ✓Continuous Improvement: Lead CAPA investigations, identify root causes for packaging issues, and drive corrective actions to improve throughput and quality.
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Methodology: Utilize DMAIC and other Lean Six Sigma techniques to improve processes, reduce waste, and optimize performance.
- ✓Performance Analysis: Measure, analyze, and lead initiatives to decrease variability and improve performance metrics in the production area.
- ✓Adherence to Compliance: Ensure compliance with PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies and procedures.
- ✓Overtime Flexibility: This role may require overtime and/or weekend work to meet business needs.
- ✓Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.
Required
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, biomedical, packaging engineering, or a related field.
- ✓1-5 years of relevant experience or training.
- ✓Strong mathematical and computer skills with proficiency in engineering tools.
- ✓Excellent communication, report-writing, and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Ability to interpret complex technical information and apply sound engineering principles.
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Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.
We are PCI.
Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.
Location: 3001 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114
Shift: 2/2/3 PM schedule, shift 7pm - 7am
Special Demands
- •Stationary Position: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
- •Move, Traverse: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
- •Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, or place: Up to 1/4 of the day.
- •Install, place, adjust, apply, measure, use, or signal: Up to 1/4 of the day.
- •Ascend/Descend or Work Atop: Up to 1/4 of the day.
- •Position self (to) or Move (about or to): From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
- •Communicate or exchange information: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
- •Detect, distinguish, or determine: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
- •On an average day, the individual can expect to move and/or transport up to 10 pounds between 1/2 and 3/4 of the day.
Preferred
- +Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
- +Strong presentation skills for varying audiences.
- +Creative thinking and innovation in process improvements.
- +Ability to set and achieve challenging goals.
- +Travel requirement: Less than 10%.
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