Engineer I, Process Development Group

Job Summary: 

This R&D position is primarily responsible for the planning and execution of pilot-scale manufacturing processes to seamlessly transition the development of new Shiseido products from formulation to manufacturing. The Engineer I is charged with being able to identify and solve potential issues with scaling-up formulas through process experimentation, observation, and data analysis.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Under direction and guidance from senior team members: study, understand, and execute pilot scale batches of R&D lab formulas for a smooth transition to manufacturing/production scale while providing fluid communication between R&D and Manufacturing. This involves all facets of R&D Pilot Production: Experimental Design, Execution, Physical/Analytical Testing, and Quantitative Analysis and Interpretation.
• Work alongside formulating chemists from the early developmental stage of projects to help determine potential future quality and process concerns. 
• Acquire the knowledge necessary to create a Design of Experiments (DOE) to solve processing challenges.
• Design, prepare, and execute manufacturing trial and process validation batches of assigned projects.
• Active participation in the understanding and resolution of new/existing manufacturing issues.
• Responsible for compliance of assigned work area with company-set standards for laboratory safety and general maintenance.
• Investigate out-of-specification manufacturing batches and production non-conformances, as needed.  Implement effective and efficient corrective and preventive actions.

Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders:

• He/she needs to have exceptional communication skills and an ability to interact with all cross-functional teams; R&D Formulation Chemists, Technical & Operational Manufacturing, Packaging, and Marketing/Product Development.

Qualifications & Competencies: 

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related degree.
• 0-2 years in a science-related industry, preferably personal care.
• Strong organizational, communication and writing skills.
• Driven to continuously learn and test new ideas independently and in teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

Competencies

Below is a list of Core Competencies designed to help employees at Shiseido Americas succeed as the company continues to evolve and innovate.

Our Principles serve as the working principles that every Shiseido employee must follow. These eight working principles – known as “TRUST 8” – are based on the idea that mutual trust is the key to succeeding in Our Mission.

1. THINK BIG– Adapt a big-picture perspective. Deliver new values through creativity.
2. TAKE RISKS– Embrace risk. Practice “Trial & Error & Trial”.
3. HANDS ON– Consider front-line realities when making decisions. Take the lead from end-to-end.
4. COLLABORATE– Break free from the silo mentality. Leverage the diverse capabilities of colleagues.
5. BE OPEN– Be transparent. Create an environment that encourages everyone to speak up – even if it is bad news.
6. ACT WITH INTEGRITY– Be sincere and humble at all times.
7. BE ACCOUNTABLE– Commit to the goal. Take accountability for the execution.
8. APPLAUD SUCCESS– Create a culture that celebrates success.

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