Highlights
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly with manufacturing and technical teams, analyzing processes, developing technical documentation, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. A strong candidate will bring a continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to identify practical opportunities to improve manufacturing processes while maintaining quality and compliance.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Waukegan, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $35–$45 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Job Title: Chemical Engineer (Process Support)
Location: Waukegan, IL
Hire Type: 12++ month contract
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Target Pay Rate: $35-$45/hr
Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k), & ESOP
Location: Waukegan, IL
Hire Type: 12++ month contract
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Target Pay Rate: $35-$45/hr
Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k), & ESOP
Overview:
Seeking a Process Support Engineer to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment and provide hands-on engineering support for manufacturing operations. This position will support new product introduction, process development, and improvements to established commercial manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly with manufacturing and technical teams, analyzing processes, developing technical documentation, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. This role requires strong attention to detail and an understanding of GMP-regulated operations and documentation practices.
Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering support for manufacturing activities, process improvement initiatives, and new product introduction projects.
- Partner with manufacturing, technical operations, quality, and other cross-functional groups to execute project activities.
- Support the evaluation, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes.
- Work hands-on with manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot process-related issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with process documentation, technical specifications, reports, and other engineering deliverables.
- Ensure engineering and manufacturing activities are performed in accordance with applicable GMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Collect and evaluate process information to support troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Participate in projects designed to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, process reliability, and operational safety.
- Provide technical input during manufacturing activities and help translate process requirements into practical manufacturing solutions.
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of engineering activities and project work.
- Continuously develop technical knowledge related to process engineering, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and regulated operations.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a closely related technical discipline. Chemical Engineering background preferred.
- Experience supporting manufacturing or process engineering activities.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while also working independently.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate technical documentation.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and learn new processes and technologies.
Preferred:
- Experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Previous exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
- Experience with process optimization or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with GMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Experience developing technical reports, specifications, or manufacturing documentation.
Technical Skills:
- Process Engineering
- Manufacturing Process Support
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Process Optimization
- Troubleshooting & Root-Cause Analysis
- GMP / GDP Documentation
- Technical Reporting
- Process Documentation
- Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Project Support
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a hands-on Process or Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys working closely with operations and technical teams in a regulated manufacturing environment. They should be analytical, adaptable, and comfortable moving between the production floor, project work, and technical documentation. A strong candidate will bring a continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to identify practical opportunities to improve manufacturing processes while maintaining quality and compliance.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.