Process Engineer - Randstad Enterprise : Job Details

Process Engineer

Randstad Enterprise

Job Location : Melville,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-17T00:39:36Z

Job Description :

Associate Program Manager, On-site at The Estee Lauder Companies for Randstad Sourceright

The primary purpose of this position is to design, trouble-shoot and/or optimize manufacturing processes for the company's products. Process Design is the scale-up of mass manufacturing process from laboratory bench scale to commercial production scale. As an Engineer / Engineering Technologist, the incumbent will apply engineering principles of process design and scale up to define robust and reliable end-to-end manufacturing processes for cosmetics. The role will engage collaboratively and seamlessly with the Scientists / Formulators, Plant Engineers, and Global Technical Transfer Teams to facilitate all technical initiatives and programs right first time, in a GMP compliant environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Execution of New Product Initiatives (70%)Scale-up, start-up, trouble-shoot/problem solve and optimize new and existing manufacturing processes for new and existing products. Under the supervision of the Manager and/or a senior member of the department, the individual will define the technical success criteria required for successful scale-up, and trouble-shoot / optimize processes. With support from senior members of the department, the individual will pro-actively work side-by-side with formulators / chemists as well the manufacturing facilities (Supply Chain) to learn and perform critical aspects of scale-up and manufacturing processes and equipment. The individual will establish and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams for the successful transfer of products from R&D to the Manufacturing facilities. The individual will plan and execute their own work, prepare the necessary documents and reports that summarize tests, observations, processing concerns, manufacturing constraints, project progress, recommendations and decisions as finalized.
  • Advances in Technology (20%)Keep current on all cosmetic, beauty care and related process engineering technology. Identify and test new technologies, provide written reports and recommendations.
  • Training (10%)Provide training as necessary to pilot plant technicians, and maintain SOPs related to the Process Development – Commercialization function.

    • Each of the above key functions of this job position shall involve decision making, problem solving, independence of action and accountability and leadership. This function will not be responsible for any budgetary / financial accountability.

    Working under close direction of the department Manager, the employee will manage projects of varying complexity in the field of process design, process scale-up and process improvement of cosmetics / beauty care products. Required to provide technical advice and guidance on process design, the employee will work closely with scientists / formulators on new and existing formulations.

    The employee shall (1) be responsible for the scale-up of laboratory processes to pilot processes and finally to commercial processes, (2) assess formula and equipment requirements to meet anticipated manufacturing needs, as well as analyze current processing procedures and equipment to fit to new resources when necessary, (3) proactively investigate opportunities to improve process efficiencies and quality of products, (4) develop new processing methods through research, calculations and empirical experimentation, (5) liaise and effectively engage with plant engineers, Technical Services, Industrial / Mechanical engineers and other functions, (6) be experienced in cGMP, (7) have strong leadership and collaboration skills, (8) have strong oral and written communications skills, (9) have excellent analytical and problem solving skills, (10) have the ability to handle multiple demands, (11) have ability to work independently and in teams, and (12) demonstrate learning agility.

    Education Level: Bachelor of Science – Chem / Mech Engineering (Chem preferred)

    Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years

    Seniority Level
    • Associate
    Employment Type
    • Temporary
    Job Function
    • Engineering and Analyst
    • Industries: Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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