Thorne · 2 hours ago
Process Engineer III
Summerville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThorne is a leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions, dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal health. The Process Engineer III role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations while leading process improvements and supporting production goals.
Dietary SupplementsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsNutrition
Hiring Manager
Stephanie Corey
Responsibilities
Apply engineering and science fundamentals to create new methods and programs that lead to production and process improvements
Extensive documentation of existing process flows using Visio and creating baselines for future improvements
Lead cross-functional teams to create detailed PFMEAs for all major Thorne manufacturing processes, compile mitigation plans for high-risk areas and execute corrective & preventative actions
Investigate chronic performance issues with Thorne’s manufacturing processes and/or SKUs, initiate and lead projects, form teams of process engineers & technicians to provide optimal solutions
Optimize and scale production processes and batch sizes to expand capacity without compromising quality, efficiency, or compliance
Conduct process trials and lab experiments including benchwork formulation, powder characterization, encapsulation or as directed by the Engineering Manager and provide detailed analysis
Support Product Development by performing technical assessments for New or Clinical Trial products
Maintain lab equipment and all test procedures to ensure compliance with Quality & Regulatory requirements
Research new process equipment and with end user(s) create equipment User Requirement Specifications (URS)
Research and maintain knowledge of new processing technologies applicable to Thorne’s processes and provide executable recommendations to leadership
Identify any gaps in skill sets of Process Engineers & Technicians, provide developmental guidance & mentoring
Create a comprehensive process engineering knowledge base with systems for periodic reviews & updates in order to keep current with plant-wide continuous improvement efforts
Current powder blending & mixing process improvements and optimization
SOP / Change Control generation & technical review if necessary
Identify gaps in processing equipment capabilities and recommend alternatives
Perform Powder Characterization testing to address problems discovered prior to encapsulation
As the SME, provide technical support and advice in response to processing problems to other groups as requested by the Engineering Manager
Occasional support of MRB activities including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) will be required
Occasional support of Process Validation activities will be required
Evaluate data and provide reports to management on a variety of topics as requested by the Engineering Manager
Coordinate with vendors concerning raw material problems and their solutions as directed by leadership
Perform Corrective Action responses to various audit or production related problems as directed by leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science/Engineering or similar scientific field, with documented combination of education and experience readily available
5+ years' hands-on experience in Process Development & Process Engineering in FDA-regulated Pharma/Nutra environment is required
Alternatively, a candidate may have a Master's degree in the applicable fields and 3+ years of relevant experience and must demonstrate time management, project management, and leadership skills
Powder characterization, mixing/blending and bulk material handling & processing experience is required
Experience in using scientific and structured problem solving techniques is required
Comprehensive knowledge of creating detailed PFMEAs at a SME level is required
Preferred
Experience working with lab equipment, pilot jobs and experimentation following GLP standards is preferred
Experience in encapsulation of HPMC capsules using tamping style high speed equipment is highly preferred
Possess knowledge of Statistics, Design of Experiments (DOE) and, highly skilled at Minitab, Visio and generating detailed project schedules using MS Project
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Company- paid life insurance
401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
Gym membership reimbursement
Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
Company
Thorne
We’re a team of dreamers, scientists, doctors, and health enthusiasts – all working toward the same goal – helping every individual discover and achieve their best possible health.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-02-25Acquired
2018-07-09Series Unknown
2010-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Colin Watts
Chief Executive Officer
Bob Rountree, MD
Chief Medical Officer
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