Job Title: Sr Process Engineer - Botanicals
Department/Division: Plant and Agricultural Innovation/Research and Development
Salary Range: $100,534 – $124,189 per year, plus bonus
Location: Ada, MI
What We Are Looking For:
We’re looking for a highly skilled Sr. Process Engineer to join our talented cross-functional team that develops innovative botanical ingredients for our beauty and nutrition products. In this role, you will be at the forefront of guiding process development activities, from lab-scale research through pilot plant trials to full-scale manufacturing. You will work closely with partners across Farms, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, and Product Development to ensure seamless process execution and quality outcomes.
Your work will focus on process development, troubleshooting issues, and implementing changes to meet high-quality standards. You will also develop and document manufacturing instructions, collaborating with formulation scientists and cross-functional teams to ensure successful scale-up. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of science and nature, making an impact on a global scale.
Your efforts will help bring new products to market, enhancing customer experiences and driving company growth. You'll also be instrumental in scaling up novel processes involving cutting-edge technologies.
If you're excited about bridging innovation in natural products with cutting-edge manufacturing processes, this role is for you.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline
- At least 6 years’ experience in process development within the nutrition, food, pharma, or beauty industries
- Specific experience with botanical ingredients and consumer supplement products is highly desirable
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- Experience in formulation development is preferred
- Experience in root cause investigation and issue resolution
- Proven track record of solving complex technical challenges and driving continuous improvement
- Demonstrated collaboration skills, with successful partnerships that deliver on strategic goals
Skills to Be Successful in This Role:
- Technical Expertise: Ability to scale up formulations and processes from the lab and pilot plants to full-scale production, ensuring alignment with quality standards.
- Problem-Solving: Adept at identifying root causes and implementing effective process changes to resolve technical issues.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to work closely with and lead a wide range of stakeholders, including formulation scientists, quality assurance teams, and manufacturing partners.
- Innovation: Experience with experimental processes and equipment, such as spray drying, sonication, and fermentation, to explore new opportunities for botanical ingredients.
- Communication: Strong ability to explain complex processes and translate trials into actionable manufacturing instructions.
- Adaptability: Eagerness to work at the forefront of new ingredient development, combining scientific rigor with natural product innovation.
Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.
What Makes This Team Special:
Amway is the leading direct selling company in the world, and its global Research and Development team delivers new product development for our global markets around the world. This team of technical professionals is tasked to deliver innovation into botanical ingredient development to foster new products that fuel the product portfolios in nutrition and beauty/skincare. Working closely with our Amway-owned botanical farms, partner suppliers and farms, global network of R&D researchers, and our manufacturing operations, this team reports to a Manager of Plant and Agriculture Innovation. Working on this team offers an opportunity unlike any other experience, supporting global botanical research and development for new and innovative products.
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