Process Engineer
full-time•Bend
About this role
Serán BioScience is seeking a Process Engineer to play a critical role in facility start-up, commissioning of process systems, and operational readiness for our new commercial manufacturing operations. This position will ensure that all systems, equipment, and workflows are designed, installed, and commissioned to meet cGMP standards and support efficient, compliant production. Beyond the initial launch phase, this individual will be instrumental in sustaining manufacturing operations by driving long-term operational excellence. This includes leading continuous improvement (CI) projects to ensure that all systems, equipment, and workflows remain efficient, compliant with cGMP standards, and capable of meeting evolving production demands.
\nFacility & Process System Start-Up
- Lead design and engineering activities associated with process equipment for new installations and/or continuous improvements
- Lead engineering activities for facility process systems through design, installation, and commissioning, including CIP, purified water, solvent distribution, and compressed gases
- Oversee process equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification (URS, FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure timely and compliant start-up of manufacturing systems
- Develop and execute commissioning plans, risk assessments, and readiness checklists
Process Design & Optimization
- Design and refine commercial-scale manufacturing processes for oral solid dosage forms and enabling technologies
- Perform capacity analysis, cycle time studies, and throughput modeling to ensure production efficiency
- Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve process reliability
- Conduct formal risk assessments for existing process system to proactively mitigate quality and safety risks
Operational Readiness
- Drive readiness activities for commercial launch, including supporting process validation and GMP documentation
- Partner with Validation, QA, and Manufacturing to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Support tech transfer from development to commercial scale
- Collaborate with the Facilities and Maintenance teams to establish preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for process systems
- Draft and review standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the operation, cleaning, and troubleshooting of new process systems
Continuous Improvement
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and efficiency improvements without compromising quality
- Participate in deviation investigations and CAPA implementation
- Serve as the primary technical process system owner to ensure stable and robust manufacturing
Project Management
- Contribute to project timelines, resource planning, and budget adherence
- Facilitate cross-functional project meetings and provide regular status updates to senior leadership
- Provide engineering input during client audits and regulatory inspections
- Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
Required
- BS/MS in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, process engineering, or industrial engineering
- Hands-on experience with facility start-up, commissioning, and equipment qualification
- Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements and commercial manufacturing operations
- Proficiency in process modeling, workflow analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma tools
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Preferred
- Experience with oral solid dosage forms and enabling technologies (e.g., spray drying, blending, granulation, tableting, encapsulation, & tablet coating)
- Familiarity with facility design for regulated environments
- Knowledge of ERP/MES systems and digital manufacturing tools
- Project engineering experience in a regulated industry
Core Competencies
- Analytical problem-solving and data-driven decision-making
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and moving throughout a manufacturing environment
- Must be able to lift fifteen pounds at times
- Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance
Compensation correlates to skills and experience presented by selected candidate. Visit https://www.seranbio.com/careers to learn more about company culture and the community of Bend, Oregon.
Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Benefits Summary:
Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.
The Corporate Headquarters of Serán BioScience are located at 63047 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701
What you'll do
- The Process Engineer will lead the start-up and commissioning of process systems for new manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. They will also drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and maintain compliance.
About Serán BioScience
At Serán, Our mission is to provide optimized drug development and manufacturing services for our clients, from discovery to the clinic. Our science-driven approach utilizes predictive design tools, novel chemistry, analytical tools, enabling delivery technologies, and a thorough knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements to guide our customers on their clinical development path.
Serán’s team are experts in delivery of poorly soluble compounds. Serán employs a range of novel technologies and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations to overcome drug development challenges for both small and large molecules, including complex granulations, spray-dried dispersions, hot melt extrudates, IR and MR tablet technologies, multiparticulates, and engineered particles for inhalation.
Our custom-built spray driers enable a wide variety of particle formation, from nano-structures to micro-particulates. Our particle engineering approaches are combined with our broad expertise in solid dosage forms resulting in the optimum clinical trial materials for your drug, including suspensions, capsules, and tablets.
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