Engineer - Process Engineering

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Description

The primary purpose of this position is to design, trouble-shoot and/or optimize manufacturing processes for the company’s products. Process Design is the scale-up of mass manufacturing process from laboratory bench scale to commercial production scale. As an Engineer / Engineering Technologist, the incumbent will apply engineering principles of process design and scale up to define robust and reliable end-to-end manufacturing processes for cosmetics. The role will engage collaboratively and seamlessly with the Scientists / Formulators, Plant Engineers, and Global Technical Transfer Teams to facilitate all technical initiatives and programs right first time, in a GMP complaint environment.

70% - Execution of New Product Initiatives

Scale-up, start-up, trouble-shoot/problem solve and optimize new and existing manufacturing processes for new and existing products. Under the supervision of the Manager and/or a senior member of the department, the individual will define the technical success criteria required for successful scale-up, and trouble-shoot / optimize processes. With support from senior members of the department, the individual will pro-actively work side-by-side with formulators / chemists as well the manufacturing facilities (Supply Chain) to learn and perform critical aspects of scale-up and manufacturing processes and equipment. The individual will establish and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams for the successful transfer of products from R&D to the Manufacturing facilities. The individual will plan and execute their own work, prepare the necessary documents and reports that summarize tests, observations, processing concerns, manufacturing constraints, project progress, recommendations and decisions as finalized.

20% - Advances in Technology

Keep current on all cosmetic, beauty care and related process engineering technology. Identify and test new technologies, provide written reports and recommendations.

10% - Training

Keep current on all training and SOPs related to the Process Development – Commercialization function.

Each of the above key functions of this job position shall involve decision making, problem solving, independence of action and accountability and leadership.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Minimum BS or MS degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Process or equivalent Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevent experience

Working under close direction of the department Manager, the employee will manage projects of varying complexity in the field of process design, process scale-up and process improvement of cosmetics / beauty care products. Required to provide technical advice and guidance on process design, the employee will work closely with scientists / formulators on new and existing formulations.

The employee shall (1) be responsible for the scale-up of laboratory processes to pilot processes and finally to commercial processes, (2) assess formula and equipment requirements to meet anticipated manufacturing needs, as well as analyze current processing procedures and equipment to fit to new resources when necessary, (3) proactively investigate opportunities to improve process efficiencies and quality of products, (4) develop new processing methods through research, calculations and empirical experimentation, (5) liaise and effectively engage with plant engineers, Technical Services, Industrial / Mechanical engineers and other functions, (6) be experienced in cGMP, (7) have strong leadership and collaboration skills, (8) have strong oral and written communications skills, (9) have excellent analytical and problem solving skills, (10) have the ability to handle multiple demands, (11) have ability to work independently and in teams, and (12) demonstrate learning agility.

Pay Range:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 . Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law (https://www.phila.gov/media/20240326142036/V6-Fireball-Handout-fairchance-E-S.pdf)

Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.