Process Engineer — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Charlotte, NC)
Initially 12-month contract, with likely future extension
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Employment Type: 40 Hours/week, O.T. Available, W2, No Sponsorship
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
About the Opportunity
i-Pharm GxP is partnering with a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer with a growing production site in Charlotte, NC, is looking for a Contract Process Engineer. This is a chance to work on high-impact, GMP-regulated production processes that directly support the supply of critical medicines — with strong visibility, technical ownership, and a clear path for career growth.
As a specialist SOW consultancy, i-Pharm GxP places engineers on a project/deliverables basis — this role offers genuine technical ownership and the chance to make a fast, visible impact on an active production site.
What You'll Do
- Own and optimize manufacturing processes across upstream/downstream operations (or formulation, fill-finish, packaging — tailor to actual process), driving yield, quality, and efficiency improvements
- Lead root cause investigations and CAPA implementation for process deviations
- Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Validation, Automation, and Manufacturing teams to troubleshoot production issues in real time
- Author and execute protocols for process validation, tech transfer, and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Apply continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to reduce cycle times and variability
- Ensure all activities comply with cGMP, FDA, and relevant regulatory standards
- Support scale-up and technology transfer of new products into commercial manufacturing
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related discipline (advanced degree a plus)
- 2+ years of process engineering experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of unit operations, process validation, and regulatory documentation
- Experience with deviation/CAPA systems and root cause analysis tools
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills and comfort working on the production floor
- Six Sigma/Lean certification a plus
- Ability to work on a W2/contract basis for the duration stated
Why Join
- Work on products that make a direct impact on patient health
- Join a site investing heavily in modernization and expansion
- Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and genuine growth trajectory into senior/lead engineering roles
Client name withheld at this stage of the search — happy to share full details with shortlisted candidates.