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Nordic Naturals · 20 hours ago

Softgel Manufacturing Engineer

Vista, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

5+ years exp

Nordic Naturals is seeking a Softgel Manufacturing Engineer to enhance their production operations. The role involves process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives in softgel manufacturing, alongside collaboration with R&D for new product scale-up and compliance with industry standards.

Dietary SupplementsE-CommerceNutrition

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Albert Zuniga

Responsibilities

Improve softgel manufacturing processes for throughput, consistency, and quality

Troubleshoot issues such as:

Air bubbles in fill materials

Heterogeneous compounding and phase separation

Proper gelatin viscosity, fill weight variation, or drying consistencies

Support and improve CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems for compounding and gelatin tanks to ensure sanitation and regulatory compliance

Monitor and optimize critical parameters such as temperature, viscosity, pH, and mixing speed

Optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and processes

Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality

Use Six Sigma methodologies to identify and implement process improvements

Design and execute DOE (Design of Experiments) to optimize process parameters, material performance, and equipment settings

Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA to systematically resolve recurring quality and process issues

Use data-driven analysis (e.g., Minitab, JMP) to drive decisions and validate solutions

Collaborate with R&D and Quality to scale up new softgel products from pilot to full-scale production

Support process validation and technology transfer efforts for product launches and manufacturing readiness

Contribute engineering expertise to plant expansion projects, including equipment selection, facility layout, and new line installation

Support commissioning and qualification of new softgel machinery and systems

Integrate automation and process controls to improve efficiency and reduce human error in encapsulation and compounding

Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, batch records, and validation reports

Ensure operations comply with cGMP standards, FDA requirements, and internal quality procedures

Participate in audits, deviation investigations, and CAPA processes

Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring that all mechanical systems and processes adhere to industry standards

Create, update and train the production team on Work Instructions(WI) following our GMP protocols

Be a subject matter expert in softgel manufacturing with continuous support of the production team to optimize the processes

Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and planning teams to drive improvements

Provide technical guidance to operators, technicians, and junior engineers

Lead or participate in continuous improvement teams focused on yield improvement, waste reduction, and throughput gains

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Softgel ManufacturingLEAN CertificationSix SigmaProcess OptimizationDesign of ExperimentsRoot Cause AnalysisComputerized Maintenance Management SystemsBachelor’s degree in EngineeringProduction EngineeringContinuous ImprovementTechnical GuidanceProject ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationAttention to DetailPositive AttitudeOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Food Engineering is a must

3+ years of work experience in softgel compounding and encapsulation manufacturing is required

LEAN Certification (e.g: Green Belt / Black Belt) is required

5+ years of experience in production and manufacturing engineering

Previous project management, cost saving and Continuous improvement experience

Proficient in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably FIIX

Company

Nordic Naturals

Nordic Naturals sells vitamins and supplements.

Founded in 1995

Watsonville, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.nordic.com

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