Catalent, Inc.
pharmaceutical or biotechnology
ProcessEngineer
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“Process Engineer at Catalent, Inc.. Skills: process engineering, continuous improvement, operational excellence, deviation investigation, cGMP compliance. optimizing operations across packaging, labeling, storage and distribution, and continuous improvement. supporting production scheduling”
What You'll Achieve.
drive efficient, compliant, high‑quality production; make a visible impact on reliability, quality, and customer experience; enable on‑time packaging and delivery; implementing data‑driven improvements to enhance performance and efficiency.
Industry & Context.
resolving capacity constraints; investigating deviations; investigate deviations and complaints, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.; Conduct root cause analysis for safety, quality, and delivery resolve production and generate/close deviations and product-related complaints.
100% on-site (San Diego), Ability to stand, walk, and sit lift, push, and pull up to 45 kneel and reach must have 20/30 corrected vision., Work may involve occasional exposure to extreme cold (refrigerators and freezers), hazards, humidity, wet conditions, and temperature changes, with frequent exposure to low–moderate noise levels.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science in Engineering required (Mechanical or Electrical preferred), minimum of 1 year of experience in process engineering or a similar role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology, Ability to stand, walk, and sit lift, push, and pull up to 45 kneel and reach must have 20/30 corrected vision., Work may involve occasional exposure to extreme cold (refrigerators and freezers), hazards, humidity, wet conditions, and temperature changes, with frequent exposure to low–moderate noise levels.
Nice to Have
Masters degree in Engineering may be considered with no prior experience., Experience in GMP related industry is highly preferred., Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is highly desirable., Knowledge of clinical or pharmaceutical packaging and supply services highly preferred.
What You'll Do.
optimizing operations across packaging
storage and distribution
and continuous improvement
supporting production scheduling
resolving capacity constraints
investigating deviations
contributing to client audits
serving as a subject matter expert on equipment and systems
site‑wide initiatives
Support a safe working environment by proactively identifying and addressing potential safety concerns.
and executing Traditional and FastChain production schedules to enable on‑time packaging and delivery.
Lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the department and site.
Participate in or lead cross‑functional teams to investigate deviations and complaints
identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Conduct root cause analysis for safety
and delivery resolve production and generate/close deviations and product‑related complaints.
and optimize procedures and work instructions
and support training to ensure compliance and consistency.
Drive process optimization
and innovation through new technologies
and operational learnings.
and qualify packaging and labeling processes and equipment to ensure efficiency
Monitor and analyze KPIs for packaging and distribution
implementing data‑driven improvements to enhance performance and efficiency.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating with cross‑functional teams; Maintain clear communication and alignment with cross‑functional teams to support seamless operations.; communicate clearly with peers, managers, and customers.
Communication Scope
excellent communication skills when interacting with internal teams and external clients; communicate clearly with peers, managers, and customers.
Process & Methodology
Lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the department and site., Participate in or lead cross‑functional teams to investigate deviations and complaints, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Full Job Description
**Process Engineer** **Position Summary:** * **Work Schedule:** Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm * 100% on-site (San Diego) Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), and Our purpose-built San Diego location provides comprehensive clinical supply services including clinical supply management, primary and secondary packaging, complex labeling services, clinical storage, distribution, and clinical returns and destruction, and will also include stability chambers. Located less than a mile from Catalent’s West Coast early-phase oral drug product development center of excellence, customers choosing this convenient Catalent location can now enjoy a fully integrated development, clinical supply manufacturing and distribution solution. The Process Engineer plays a critical role in optimizing operations across packaging, labeling, storage and distribution, and continuous improvement, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive efficient, compliant, high‑quality production. In this highly autonomous role, you’ll influence daily operations by supporting production scheduling, resolving capacity constraints, investigating deviations, contributing to client audits, and serving as a subject matter expert on equipment and systems. This position offers the chance to lead meaningful, site‑wide initiatives, strengthen your technical and operational expertise, and make a visible impact on reliability, quality, and customer experience—giving you a unique opportunity to grow your career while shaping the future of our operations. **The Role:** * Support a safe working environment by proactively identifying and addressing potential safety concerns. * Assist in planning, preparing, and executing Traditional and FastChain production schedules to enable on‑time packaging and delivery. * Lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the department and site. * Participate in or lead cross‑functional teams to in
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