Senior R&D Process Engineer - Personal Care
Role: Senior R&D Process Engineer - Personal Care
Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid - 4 days on-site / 1 remote)
Salary: $140,000-$180,000
A fast-growing innovator in sustainable personal care products is seeking a Senior R&D Process Engineer to lead scale-up and process development initiatives for its expanding product portfolio. This is a strategic, senior-level role based in Newark, NJ, with hybrid flexibility and relocation support for qualified candidates.
The Senior R&D Process Engineer will be responsible for:
- Leading process development and scale-up of personal care formulations including cleansers, moisturizers, deodorants, and hair care products.
- Translating lab-scale formulations into robust, scalable manufacturing processes across internal and external production sites.
- Designing and optimizing pilot trials, equipment specifications, and process parameters to ensure product consistency and quality.
- Collaborating with formulation scientists, packaging engineers, and contract manufacturers to ensure seamless commercialization.
- Troubleshooting complex process challenges and implementing continuous improvement strategies.
- Supporting regulatory and quality teams with documentation for FDA, ISO, and sustainability certifications.
- Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to long-term technical capability development.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in personal care product development, with a strong focus on process engineering and scale-up.
- Proven success in launching products from bench to commercial scale in regulated environments.
- Experience working with co-manufacturers and pilot plant operations.
- Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% for trials, audits, and supplier visits.
Why work here:
- Lead technical strategy in a mission-driven company focused on clean, sustainable personal care
- High-impact role with visibility across R&D, operations, and leadership
- Hybrid work model with flexibility
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- Collaborative, inclusive culture with a focus on innovation
If you're interested in this role please apply below now!
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