SCN BestCo · 2 months ago
Principal Product Development Engineer
Mooresville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expSCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics. The Principal Product Development Engineer is responsible for designing novel confectionary based OTC drug and supplement products, mentoring junior scientists, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development.
ManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Seek new ingredients and technologies in pursuit of developing unique product offerings in confectionary OTC and/or supplement markets
Translate consumer needs into delightful, finished products that use the most appropriate technologies, chemicals, and materials
Prepare product samples, test, and analyze physical and sensory attributes to include texture, moisture, pH, and color analysis to develop a comprehensive data package
Execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) to assess critical attributes of ingredients, products and processes and capture, analyze, and report data with sound technical recommendations on product and/or processes
Develop strategic partnerships with external industry leaders and internal stakeholders to generate new and innovative opportunities
Engage with cross functional teams including quality, procurement, supply chain, and manufacturing to resolve issues that may arise in the course of new product development or existing product improvement
Ensure the development laboratory is operational; equipment is in working order, place work orders as required, maintain and order supplies, keep basic bulk ingredients on hand and order as required, work with developers to keep the lab area clean, confirm that samples and ingredients are properly stored, coordinate large laboratory projects with the development team
Participate in continuing education as required to expand technical knowledge base. Learn methods to improve formulation quality such as flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, convenience, or physical, chemical, and microbiological composition of foods
Engage with suppliers to stay current on market trends and ingredient solutions
Support knowledge capture and organizational knowledge growth via effective data summaries, reports, and presentations
Mentor peers and junior scientists on best practices and product knowledge
Determine best practices and recommend a path forward. Adapt processes, recognize issues to be resolved, build multiple solution paths, and proactively ensure alignment across multiple teams
Actively supervise, hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop assigned employees
Provide task direction to team members and On the Job Training (OJT) for new hires (Onboarding)
Listen to team members' feedback and resolve/report any issues or conflicts
Conduct performance reviews and manage individual performance
Recommend personnel actions (pay adjustments, promotions, transfers, terminations)
Communicate personnel actions following Human Resources and Department Head approval
Ensure safety and quality standards are enforced and met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering, food science, chemistry, or related scientific discipline
10 years' experience in product development engineering, science, or similar function
Experience applying statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, machine learning, data mining, and related techniques to drive solutions
Proficient with Microsoft Office and database, project management and ERP software
Thorough knowledge of confectionary manufacturing and ingredients
Working knowledge of cGMP and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Strong business acumen: ability to leverage scientific trends to identify future business opportunities
Strong leadership, technical excellence, innovation, analytical, organization, detail orientation, and collaboration abilities
Ability to determine best practices, consolidate product knowledge, ensure it is applied across the organization through mentoring peers and junior scientists
Demonstrated original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work, develops innovative approaches and ideas, and presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention
Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures
Ability to prioritize tasks, utilize time efficiently, and multi-task in an ever changing, fast-paced environment
Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal staff and management. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Must be able to demonstrate practical problem solving and trouble shooting skills. Ability to demonstrate practical problem solving and trouble shooting skills. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Preferred
Master's degree in food science, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related field
Experience in formulation or product development of OTC or Dietary Supplement or food products
Experience developing and commercializing oral drug products under US monograph or NDA regulations
Experience with regulatory bodies including FDA and NSF
Proven formulation and product scale-up experience in a cGMP environment
Statistical software experience (Minitab, Statgraphics, etc.) with the ability to interpret data and drive action
Company
SCN BestCo
SCN BestCo develops and manufactures pharmaceutical dosage forms for the OTC drug, vitamin, and supplement marketplace.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashley Hernandez
Human Resources Business Partner
Bernd Thomas
Chief Supply Chain Officer
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