Chemical Process Engineer

Band Grade : 5-C
Annual Wage Range: $75,710.40 - $104,101.80
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life. Our customers use our catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies and fine chemicals to manufacture everyday products - like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and food packaging - better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employees work to harness the power of science for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide. For more information, visit Grace.com.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your process engineering expertise impacts the delivery of life-saving medicines? Imagine collaborating on critical production campaigns for external clients, ensuring flawless execution and navigating complex regulatory landscapes. This is not just a job; it's a pivotal role at the heart of a global pharmaceutical supply chain.

W. R. Grace & Co. seeks a motivated Chemical Process Engineer for our state-of-the-art Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing facility in South Haven, Michigan. This role offers a unique opportunity to build your expertise in process engineering, regulatory compliance, and validation. You'll contribute directly to a culture of excellence, ensuring the highest quality and regulatory adherence. We offer a rewarding environment with progressive developmental opportunities to help you broaden your engineering skillset while also honing your specialties. If you have a strong technical background and a commitment to exceptional results in a Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) environment, we encourage you to apply.

This role is on-site in South Haven, MI and reports to the site engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering programs for Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) production campaigns, collaborating daily with cross-functional groups (Quality, Regulatory, Compliance, Operations, Process Safety, R&D) to ensure seamless execution.
• Identify and resolve production issues, ensuring efficient and compliant operations.
• Navigate API development processes (all clinical phases) and author Deviation/Investigative and Corrective Action Reports.
• Convey engineering information to site management and external partners/customers.
• Author high-quality cGMP batch records ensuring first-time right execution.
• Develop and execute validation protocols and summary reports for Phase 3 and commercial API programs.
• Convey engineering information to site management and external partners/customers.
• Evaluate process performance, recommend improvements, and provide technical reports at campaign completion.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant (equipment upgrades, procedural refinements, and project implementation), while ensuring adherence to Management of Change (MOC) processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing or process development environment

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a chemical facility with highly hazardous materials

Preferred Qualifications

• Batch manufacturing experience in a cGMP environment
• Batch control, process simulation experience
• Industrial experience as an individual contributor and in cross-functional teams, including customer facing role

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program
• Site specific contribution to local Wellness Center
• U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

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