Process Engineer

Description

The Process Engineer is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing operational improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, compliance, and cost performance across the organization. This role requires a highly motivated self-starter who can independently identify opportunities, work through ambiguity, and drive cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a practical, hands-on approach to process optimization in a GMP-regulated environment.

Essential Functions

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, quality, and cost performance across manufacturing, supply chain, and supporting functions.
• Lead and execute process improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Analyze existing workflows, systems, and data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and risks.
• Develop and implement sustainable solutions that improve process reliability, scalability, and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process standardization, automation, and system enhancements.
• Ensure all process improvements comply with applicable GMP requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality systems.
• Develop metrics and dashboards to monitor process performance and track improvement outcomes.
• Document processes, procedures, and improvement initiatives in accordance with GMP documentation standards.
• Act as a change agent by promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Process Ownership & System Expertise

• Serve as process owner for assigned operational workflows, ensuring processes are clearly defined, documented, and consistently executed.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and work instructions in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Establish process governance, including change management, process controls, and documentation standards.
• Monitor process performance through defined KPIs and metrics, ensuring processes remain efficient, compliant, and scalable.
• Ensure processes are aligned across departments, driving standardization and best practices across the organization.
• Develop strong working knowledge of key operational and business systems used to support manufacturing, supply chain, and quality processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for process-related systems and tools, supporting system optimization and continuous improvement.

Performance

• Demonstrate the ability to independently identify, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities with measurable impact.
• Deliver process improvement initiatives that result in quantifiable gains in efficiency, cost control, quality, or service levels.
• Effectively manage multiple improvement initiatives simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Build strong partnerships across cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders to adopt process changes.
• Maintain high standards for GMP compliance, documentation quality, and audit readiness.
• Exhibit strong ownership and accountability for assigned processes and projects from concept through implementation and sustained results.
• Operate with a continuous improvement mindset, proactively seeking opportunities to simplify, standardize, and optimize processes.

Cross-Functional Communication & Collaboration

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, supply chain, and local/ global leadership teams to drive improvement projects.
• Build strong working relationships across teams to drive alignment and adoption of new processes and systems.
• Effectively communicate complex technical or process concepts in a way that is clear and actionable for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

General/Administrative

• Supports the company vision and mission and demonstrates the corporate core values in all professional activities.
• Complies with all safety requirements, work rules, and regulations.
• Compiles and maintains all required paperwork, records, and documentation.
• Follows systems and procedures outlined in company manuals.
• Participates as a team player by supporting company operations as needed.
• All other duties as requested by management.
• This position is based out of Fort Worth, Texas.
• This role is expected to be onsite Monday-Friday.
• Up to 15% travel may be required for this role.

Basic Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline required.
• Training or demonstrated experience in GMP regulations and quality systems applicable to pharmaceutical, biotechnology environments.
• 5 years of process improvement/development, operations engineering, or lean manufacturing experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in process improvement/development, operations engineering, manufacturing or related roles.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device) required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of process mapping, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making tools.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in operational excellence, quality systems, and process optimization
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead improvement projects independently.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments and drive projects with limited direction.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) preferred.

Vetoquinol USA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination of any kind and that promotes diversity, inclusion, and fairness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Join us and be a part of a great place to work!