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Process Engineer

Perrigo · Bronx, NY

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Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Base pay
$95k–$120k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Pharma & life sciences
Posted
10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Perrigo (pharma & life sciences) in Bronx, NY. Develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes for new, existing, reformulated, and transferred products to improve process robustness, efficiency, and product quality.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), SAP
Base pay
$95k–$120k

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How this role compares

Against 20 other live process postings in New York.

Base pay
About 10% below similar roles

Typical $100k–$140k, from 13 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 52%
  • Lean 38%
  • DOE 33%
  • SPC 29%
  • Team leadership 24%
  • Six Sigma 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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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: Perrigo in Bronx

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Scope of the Role

  • ◆Conduct technical assessments and provide ongoing process support for commercial Rx, OTC, and cosmetic topical products to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance.
  • ◆Lead technology transfer activities for newly developed products and transferred manufacturing processes from R&D or external manufacturing sites into commercial operations, ensuring successful scale-up and implementation.
  • ◆Develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes for new, existing, reformulated, and transferred products to improve process robustness, efficiency, and product quality.
  • ◆Investigate manufacturing issues, process deviations, and product failures; perform root cause analyses and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
  • ◆Review, revise, and maintain Manufacturing Orders, Ingredient Disclosures, Excipient Threshold Limits, cleaning procedures, and associated documentation to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • ◆Perform laboratory-scale formulation and process development studies to support process optimization, troubleshooting, and scale-up activities.
  • ◆Evaluate process performance data and identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and increased manufacturing efficiency.
  • ◆Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including the review and disposition of nonconforming materials and products.
  • ◆Participate in Process Excellence Management (PEM), Process Performance Qualification (PPQ), Continued Process Verification/Validation (CPV/CV), and other validation activities to ensure processes remain in a state of control.
  • ◆Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Operations, and Legal teams to support product lifecycle management and maintain compliance with cGMP and FDA requirements.
  • ◆Prepare technical reports, protocols, investigations, and supporting documentation required for process changes, validation activities, and regulatory submissions.
  • ◆Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established timelines and business objectives.

Experience Required

  • ✓Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
  • ✓2–5 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing, process engineering, technical services, or process support experience in a regulated environment.
  • ✓Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, pharmaceutical sciences, and process engineering principles.
  • ✓Knowledge of cGMP requirements, FDA regulations, and pharmaceutical quality systems.
  • ✓Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • ✓Strong technical writing, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
  • ✓Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established timelines.
  • ✓Hands-on experience with laboratory-scale manufacturing equipment and a solid understanding of commercial-scale pharmaceutical processing equipment.
  • ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote; experience with SAP is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Experience with the development, scale-up, optimization, and/or reformulation of topical pharmaceutical or cosmetic products.
  • ✓Knowledge of technology transfer, process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

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At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All . We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone , we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo . We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

The Process Engineer provides technical and scientific support for commercial prescription (Rx), over-the-counter (OTC), and cosmetic topical products. This role collaborates closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Research & Development, Operations, and Legal teams to develop, optimize, transfer, and validate manufacturing processes. The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting product scale-up activities, evaluating manufacturing and product performance, investigating deviations and product failures, and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions to ensure product quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

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