Senior R&D Process Development Engineer

Are you a highly skilled and motivated Senior R&D Process Development Engineer passionate about bioprocessing and separation technologies Join our leading research and development team to lead end-to-end process development scale innovative unit operations mentor engineers and deliver validated cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

Who is Meissner

The goal at Meissner is to be more than simply good; it is to be extraordinary. Extraordinary performance comes from extraordinary people.

Meissner as a group is passionate about helping our clients manufacture lifesaving and life enhancing drugs therapies and vaccines. We develop manufacture supply and service advanced microfiltration products and single-use systems worldwide.

We know that when you are passionate about what you do its more than just a job.

Meissner is focused on the development of the whole individual and we have programs and tools in place to help us stay at our best mentally and alignment with our commitment to support the growth and development of the whole individual Meissner has inaugurated a Learning and Development department to solely focus on cultivating our team. When you grow we grow.

How you will make an impact:

The Senior R&D Process Development Engineer leads end-to-end process development projects and is accountable for delivering scalable cost-effective and robust manufacturing processes solutions for our R&D projects. This role provides technical leadership in process design optimization and validation while evaluating and implementing new technologies in the areas of separation technologies and bioprocess unit operations polymer processing and roll-to-roll processing. The Senior PD Engineer manages multiple medium-to-large-scale cross-functional projects mentors and supervises Interns and R&D Engineers and plays a key role in technology transfer process validation and exploratory R&D initiatives.

• Lead multiple process development projects co-own sub-projects and ensure successful deliverables on time and within budget.

• Design and execute new experiments using advanced experimental design principles; apply statistical and data analysis techniques to interpret results and guide process decisions.

• Drive the development optimization and scale-up of new and existing processes from bench to pilot scale through commercialization applying expertise in polymer processing and roll-to-roll processing techniques.

• Manage project scope timeline budget and deliverables for medium-scale cross-functional efforts including planning budgeting forecasting and milestone coordination.

• Translate scientific requirements into functional prototypes iterating on process parameters and design to meet manufacturability and performance targets.

• Oversee process validation technology transfer troubleshooting and implementation of long-term process improvements; leverage cross-functional relationships with engineering and science teams to resolve production issues efficiently.

• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation including SOPs validation reports and risk assessments.
• Apply advanced 3D design skills and GD&T principles to design evaluate and refine large-scale assemblies; utilize process controls knowledge to develop control logic and flow diagrams as required.
• Promote innovation and idea generation by evaluating and implementing emerging technologies; contribute to exploratory work and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and robustness.

This is an on-site role based out of our headquarters in Camarillo CA.

The skills and experience youll need:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7 years of progressive experience in R&D process development technology development or manufacturing science roles.
• Experience in membrane technology or filtration media manufacturing and development is preferred.
• Proven track record leading multiple complex process development and scale-up projects.
• Strong project management experience including budgeting forecasting and cross-functional coordination.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentorship of junior team members interns and engineers.
• Expertise in experimental design advanced statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Advanced 3D design skills (e.g. SolidWorks Creo) and familiarity with GD&T principles.
• Working knowledge of process controls and ability to create control logic or flow diagrams.
• Experience in chemical processes involving polymer processing and roll-to-roll processing; proven ability to translate scientific requirements into working prototypes and optimize processes for manufacturability.
• Excellent problem-solving critical thinking communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with process validation technology transfer exploratory research and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with cGMP and regulated manufacturing environments preferred

Dont meet every single requirement Apply anyway.

What we can offer you:

• Full Medical Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans
• Additional Perks- HQ Onsite Full Gym Ultramodern Coffee Bars Free EV Charging Stations Employee Discounts
• 401k Profit Sharing 401k Advisory Services
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Anniversary Holiday

Ready to make an impact Lets talk.

This position may require you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Meissner is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

US BASE PAY SCALE $134200 - $170000

The base pay scale for this role is what Meissner reasonably expects to pay for the position although actual pay may vary from this scale depending on an applicants experience.