Process Engineer

About the Job

We’re Hiring: Process Engineer – Beauty & Personal Care Manufacturing

DMI Solutions is looking for an experienced Process Engineer to join our team and support the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes for skincare, personal care, and color cosmetic products.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, has a strong technical background, and enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges while driving process improvements and operational efficiency.

The Process Engineer will work closely with our R&D, Quality Control, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to successfully transition formulations from development to full-scale production. This person must be comfortable troubleshooting manufacturing processes, supporting pilot and production batches, developing accurate manufacturing documentation, and identifying opportunities to improve product quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Compensation: $73,000–$76,000 annually.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and revises Master Batch Record documentation related to internal and external formula transfers in collaboration with R&D and customers.


• Develops and maintains a liaison with R&D, Quality Control, Manufacturing and other departments to successfully manufacture pilots, production batches, troubleshoot in-process batches, and implement process improvements.


• Records observations and provides processing recommendations on new product scale-up activities, pilots, and first production batches in Manufacturing.


• Independently conduct benchwork for the troubleshooting of cosmetic formulations (including hot pours) and provide processing recommendations.


• Assist Validation Specialist in conducting validation swab testing as required.


• Evaluates and recommends new processing equipment & systems for bulk manufacturing to ensure continued sophistication and improvement in the manufacturing department.


• Adheres to GMP guidelines in the maintenance of documents, manufacturing and change control procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, etc.).


• 3+ year experience in process engineering with personal care products (preferred).


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.


• Ability to monitor critical/urgent manufacturing activities on-site beyond typical shift hours as needed with team support.


• Must be able to think critically and analytically (“think outside the box”) to resolve issues and make improvements.


• Bilingual in English/Spanish and Color-matching experience an asset.