Job Description
Job Description
HiFyve is hiring a Senior Processing Engineer in the Manufacturing industry!
Salary: $95-120/yr
Shift: Day Shift 8 am to 5 pm M-F
Location: Eagan, MN
Overview:
A well-established manufacturer is seeking a Senior Processing Engineer to support formulation development, scale-up, and process optimization. This role bridges R&D chemistry, process engineering, and manufacturing, ensuring smooth technology transfer and successful production of cosmetic and OTC formulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead technical transfer of formulas from bench scale to full production.
- Support pilot batches, scale-up trials, and troubleshoot processing issues.
- Collaborate with formulation chemists and manufacturing teams on ingredient behavior, alternate raw materials, and process improvements.
- Conduct research on new processing methods, ingredients, and formulation technologies.
- Serve as a technical liaison across Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Operations, and suppliers.
- Develop best practices, technical documentation, and support innovation projects.
Qualifications:
- MS or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years in cosmetic or OTC R&D, formulation development, or process support.
- Strong knowledge of emulsions, pigment dispersion, and mineral activities.
- Hands-on experience with technical transfer, scale-up, and GMP manufacturing.
- Familiarity with FDA regulations, cGMP, and lab-scale processing equipment.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with SPF formulations and mineral UV filters.
- Knowledge of global cosmetic and OTC regulatory requirements.