Chemical Process Engineer

Band Grade : 5-C
Annual Wage Range: $77,981.60 - $107,224.70
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

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.

Grace 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.