Process Engineer
Zoetis
June 30, 2026
On-site
Atlanta, GA
Operations
POSITION SUMMARY
- Provide primary engineering support for Packaging, visual inspection, and support Packaging line and product transfers.
- Support Packaging startup and commissioning activities; support other facility areas as business needs dictate.
- Use GMP industry best practices to measure, analyze, and specify requirements leading to high-quality products and design for manufacturability.
IMPACT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTION
- Act as Packaging system owner during start up.
- Lead/support Packaging implementation and improvements; support PAS-X.
- Support generation/review/approval of Packaging SOPs.
- Support deviations/change controls for Packaging line and product transfers.
- Lead projects to develop/optimize Packaging processes (plant design, equipment/workflows, material handling).
- Evaluate Packaging processes to improve capacity, efficiency, and product quality.
- Improve testing methods and quality control for incoming materials/standards/controls.
- Develop user requirements for capital equipment; survey suppliers; submit RFQs; evaluate proposals; recommend purchases.
- Develop/execute test protocols and reports to validate new/modified processes.
- Investigate root causes of Packaging issues affecting quality/yield; implement improvements and preventative action.
- Identify variation sources (procedure/process/equipment/people) and design solutions; drive continuous improvement.
- Collect process data; perform trending/statistical evaluation to monitor stability and improvement areas.
- Partner with/motivate support teams; maintain quality control and safety standards.
- Contribute to compliance, cost savings, and capital spending needs; assist with validation and non-conformance/CAPA investigations.
- Assist with training and development.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
- BS in Engineering with 6+ years experience.
- FDA, USDA, and/or regulated manufacturing environment (preferably aseptic manufacturing/Packaging or medical device industry) required.
- Proven experience applying engineering principles to design/improve manufacturing processes.
- GMP contract manufacturing and third-party supplier experience.
- Preferred: pharmaceutical equipment and test method validation; Operational Excellence tools (DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbones, FMEA); Green/Black belt.
- Proficient with PAS-X or EBR/MES, Excel, Word, MS Visio, JMP, Minitab, SAP or similar.
- Flexibility to handle changing priorities; ability to work across departmental boundaries.
- Must quickly learn systems for production schedule, quality deviations, ERP, and change control.
Work Environment
- Onsite; lift at least 50 pounds; work near moving mechanical parts with moderate noise; eye protection required.
Benefits / Incentive
- Short-term incentive compensation eligible.
- Benefits include healthcare, dental, retirement savings, paid holidays/vacation, and disability insurance.
- Provide primary engineering support for Packaging, visual inspection, and support Packaging line and product transfers.
- Support Packaging startup and commissioning activities; support other facility areas as business needs dictate.
- Use GMP industry best practices to measure, analyze, and specify requirements leading to high-quality products and design for manufacturability.
IMPACT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTION
- Act as Packaging system owner during start up.
- Lead/support Packaging implementation and improvements; support PAS-X.
- Support generation/review/approval of Packaging SOPs.
- Support deviations/change controls for Packaging line and product transfers.
- Lead projects to develop/optimize Packaging processes (plant design, equipment/workflows, material handling).
- Evaluate Packaging processes to improve capacity, efficiency, and product quality.
- Improve testing methods and quality control for incoming materials/standards/controls.
- Develop user requirements for capital equipment; survey suppliers; submit RFQs; evaluate proposals; recommend purchases.
- Develop/execute test protocols and reports to validate new/modified processes.
- Investigate root causes of Packaging issues affecting quality/yield; implement improvements and preventative action.
- Identify variation sources (procedure/process/equipment/people) and design solutions; drive continuous improvement.
- Collect process data; perform trending/statistical evaluation to monitor stability and improvement areas.
- Partner with/motivate support teams; maintain quality control and safety standards.
- Contribute to compliance, cost savings, and capital spending needs; assist with validation and non-conformance/CAPA investigations.
- Assist with training and development.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
- BS in Engineering with 6+ years experience.
- FDA, USDA, and/or regulated manufacturing environment (preferably aseptic manufacturing/Packaging or medical device industry) required.
- Proven experience applying engineering principles to design/improve manufacturing processes.
- GMP contract manufacturing and third-party supplier experience.
- Preferred: pharmaceutical equipment and test method validation; Operational Excellence tools (DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbones, FMEA); Green/Black belt.
- Proficient with PAS-X or EBR/MES, Excel, Word, MS Visio, JMP, Minitab, SAP or similar.
- Flexibility to handle changing priorities; ability to work across departmental boundaries.
- Must quickly learn systems for production schedule, quality deviations, ERP, and change control.
Work Environment
- Onsite; lift at least 50 pounds; work near moving mechanical parts with moderate noise; eye protection required.
Benefits / Incentive
- Short-term incentive compensation eligible.
- Benefits include healthcare, dental, retirement savings, paid holidays/vacation, and disability insurance.