Advanced Innovation Engineer
Location: Lancaster, SC (Onsite)
Salary range: $120,000 – $130,000 per year (negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors).
Responsibilities
* Identify, assess, and recommend new equipment, tools, and software solutions to support the development of innovative products and processes.
* Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to inform innovation strategies and identify potential technology integration and product opportunities.
* Design and optimize unit operations production using modeling and simulation software.
* Conduct proof‑of‑concept (PoC) and pilot programs for new technologies and assess scalability.
* Collaborate with software developers to specify, test, and integrate custom process control or monitoring software.
* Conduct feasibility studies, cost‑benefit analyses for new technologies and equipment.
* Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and new product launches.
* Work closely with vendors and suppliers to evaluate product offerings and negotiate specifications, pricing, and delivery schedules.
* Developing plans for scaling innovative solutions and implementing them in a practical way.
* Bring a creative and visionary approach to projects to influence innovation across the business.
* Work with manufacturing engineers and Product Development team to ensure products are manufacturable using Design for Manufacturing OpEx practices.
Education and Experience
* Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, or related field.
* 7 to 10 years of experience in process or equipment engineering, with a focus on innovation or advanced technologies in food, dietary supplement or pharma industries.
* Strong understanding of food, dietary supplement or pharma processing industrial software platforms.
* Proven experience in evaluating and deploying emerging technologies in a manufacturing or R&D environment.
* Experience using Lean‑Six Sigma Methodology (DMAIC) and tools including Minitab, FMEA, Fishbone, Process Mapping.
* Experience in a cGMP environment with understanding of cGMP principles and requirements.
* Experience working as part of a cross‑functional team.
Benefits
* 401K
* PTO/Paid Holidays
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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Manufacturing.
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
Contact: Direct message the job poster from Akkodis.
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