Process Engineer

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - St. Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

St. Louis, MO

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

At MilliporeSigma, an exciting opportunity now exists to be a member of a critical Life Science manufacturing facility in St. Louis, MO. In this role, you will assist in the research and troubleshooting of defective products in order to identify potential root cause failure. You will be responsible for identifying key process parameters, defining their impact on product quality, and subsequently developing and modifying formulations, methods, and controls to meet quality specifications. Your processing insights will be utilized to recommend and implement improvements, modifications, or additions to documentation. As part of your responsibilities, you will support the maintenance of production records and documents. As you grow in your position, manufacturing supervisory duties may be included. The facility is highly team-oriented, providing opportunities to attend cross-functional meetings with R&D, Engineering, and Operations teams. You will also work with outside contractors and other vendors to manage changes to site automation systems. In this role, you will maintain and adhere to project timelines, schedules, and costs, ensuring that all processes align with the company's quality standards and operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Identify key process parameters and define their impact on product quality.
• Develop and modify formulations, methods, and controls to meet quality specifications.
• Recommend and implement improvements, modifications, or additions to documentation.
• Support the maintenance of production records and documents.
• Attend cross-functional meetings with R&D, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Work with outside contractors and vendors to manage changes to site automation systems.
• Maintain and adhere to project timelines, schedules, and costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mechanical Engineering or other Science or Engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mechanical Engineering or other Science or Engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in process engineering.
• Black Belt certification.
• Proven ability to maintain and adhere to project timelines, schedules, and costs.
• Ability to communicate and lead cross-functional meetings with R&D, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Ability to fill in for supervisor and support QC and QARSREMD.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Supportive work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration