Senior Process Engineer - Clark, New Jersey, USA 

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer, Processing Corp

Division: QA

Location: Clark, New Jersey

Reports To: Director of CIQ. Pilot Plant

A Day in the Life 

As a Senior Process Engineer reporting to the Director of CIQ Pilot Plant, you will be a key member of the North America Pilot Team within the Makeup Métier, collaborating closely with other engineers, process experts, quality control, development, packaging, and Research & Innovation teams. This role is crucial in driving the development and optimization of beauty product manufacturing processes, from initial feasibility studies to full-scale production. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, ensuring seamless scale-up and robust product performance while contributing to L'Oréal's commitment to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. 

• Process Development & Optimization: Lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for new product launches and reformulations. This includes conducting bench and pilot-scale experiments, troubleshooting technical challenges, and ensuring seamless scale-up to full production.
• Technical Expertise: Serve as a key technical expert in chemical and process operations, providing guidance and support to cross-functional teams. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the highest quality and efficiency in our manufacturing processes.
• Quality Assurance: Manage quality assurance documentation, ensuring adherence to L'Oréal's rigorous standards and regulatory compliance. You will play a vital role in maintaining the exceptional quality of our products.
• Continuous Improvement: Support quality control and efficiency programs, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing best practices to enhance productivity and reduce waste. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and sustainability of our operations.

We Are Looking For 

The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and leadership qualities. They are a highly motivated individual with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. 

• A completed Bachelor's degree Engineering or relevant scientific degree (BS ChemE, Packaging Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science) is required.
• 1-3 years of proven experience in package engineering or Operations Development (required) 
• Experience in cosmetics, consumer goods or related field preferred
• Knowledge of packaging and raw materials, transformation, and industrialization processes 
• Understanding of chemical and physical reactions 
• Strong PC skills; MS Office, PowerPoint, and data base systems 
• Excellent communication skills, ability to relate clear results and well-constructed action plans.
• Detailed oriented, good organizational skills to manage the documentation, materials, and information.
• Technical curiosity, Adaptability to change, capacity to challenge, thirst for knowledge, and ability to manage multiple projects.

What’s In It For You 

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference.
• Base Salary (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities for Career Progression (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Employee Resource Groups and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs 

Who We Are 

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. 

Our daring Operations team of thousands of exceptional minds don’t just work on complex challenges; They help create sustainable and inclusive beauty alongside our partners by crafting, innovating, sourcing, producing, and delivering millions of products and services that touch every corner of the globe. 

Cutting-edge Industry is a key pillar of our EVP. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation, leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies to create the beauty of the future. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will be at the forefront of this transformation, contributing to the development and implementation of cutting-edge manufacturing processes that will shape the future of beauty. 

A B.S. in Chemical Engineering or a related field is required. 

Proficiency in English is required. 

Experience with project management is preferred.