Tech Ops Process Engineer

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Tech Ops Process Engineer

Location: São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil

Industry: Personal care product manufacturing

Work Setting: Hybrid

Are you passionate about manufacturing innovation, process engineering excellence, and transforming product concepts into scalable, world-class manufacturing solutions?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager / Lead Process Engineering to lead process technology, industrialization, and manufacturing innovation initiatives across multiple production sites and product platforms. This role provides technical leadership for process development, technology deployment, product commercialization, and continuous improvement while driving manufacturing competitiveness, operational excellence, and business growth.

The ideal candidate combines deep engineering expertise, manufacturing knowledge, project leadership skills, and a passion for innovation with the ability to collaborate across global and regional functions to deliver sustainable manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Process Engineering Leadership

Lead process engineering activities across multiple manufacturing sites and product categories.
Develop and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Establish manufacturing technology strategies aligned with long-term business objectives.
Serve as a technical authority for manufacturing processes, equipment, and product technologies.

Technology Development & Innovation

Drive the development, scale-up, and deployment of new manufacturing technologies.
Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve manufacturing capabilities.
Collaborate with suppliers, technology partners, and industry experts to enhance operational performance.
Lead innovation initiatives that support product differentiation, productivity, and cost optimization.

Product Industrialization & Commercialization

Support product development through successful technology transfer and industrialization activities.
Partner with R&D and commercial teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and scalability.
Lead commercialization efforts from pilot-scale development through full-scale manufacturing.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Lifecycle Management (LCM) initiatives.

Manufacturing Process Optimization

Drive process improvements that enhance:
Efficiency
Product Quality
Reliability
Throughput
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Analyze manufacturing performance and implement solutions to improve operational outcomes.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex process and equipment issues.
Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve technical challenges.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with:
Research & Development
Operations
Quality
Supply Chain
Procurement
Manufacturing Leadership
Ensure alignment between product requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
Support strategic planning and technology roadmap development.
Build strong relationships across regional and global stakeholder groups.

Validation, Compliance & Governance

Oversee manufacturing validation activities, including:
IQ (Installation Qualification)
OQ (Operational Qualification)
PQ (Performance Qualification)
Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory standards, and internal procedures.
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
Manage technical documentation, change controls, and process approvals.

Technical Investigations & Quality Improvement

Lead scientific investigations and root-cause analysis activities.
Support CAPA programs, deviation investigations, and quality improvement initiatives.
Utilize data-driven approaches to identify and mitigate operational risks.
Ensure robust technical assessment and decision-making processes.

Project & Capital Management

Provide oversight for capital investment and manufacturing improvement projects.
Plan and execute:
Equipment Trials
Pilot Studies
Process Validation Activities
Manufacturing Scale-Up Projects
Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and technical deliverables.
Ensure successful project execution and value realization.

Talent Development

Mentor and develop engineering talent across manufacturing sites.
Promote knowledge sharing, technical learning, and leadership development.
Build organizational capabilities and engineering best practices.
Support succession planning and workforce development initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's Degree in:
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Related Engineering Discipline
Experience in:
Process Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Product Development
Industrialization
Operations Excellence
Manufacturing Technology
Experience supporting:
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Lifecycle Management (LCM)
Technology Transfer
Continuous Improvement Programs
Strong knowledge of:
Process Optimization
Manufacturing Operations
Root Cause Analysis
Technical Problem Solving
Engineering Project Management
Advanced English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related field.
Experience within:
Consumer Goods
Consumer Health
Medical Devices
Personal Care Products
Engineered Product Manufacturing
Experience with:
GxP Environments
Quality Systems
CAPA Programs
Validation Activities
Change Management
Knowledge of:
Minitab
JMP
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Statistical Process Control
Advanced Data Analysis
Experience working within regional or global organizations.
Familiarity with automation, digital manufacturing, and emerging industrial technologies.