Process Development Engineer

At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day.

Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company’s DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932 (and later, the first long-wear foundation), Revlon has provided consumers with high-quality product innovation, performance, and sophisticated glamour. Elizabeth Arden made waves as a woman-led beauty company in the 1920s. In 1931, Almay became the original hypoallergenic, fragrance-free beauty brand.

Today, Revlon resiliently continues its legacy as a leading global beauty company. Our diverse portfolio—which consists of some of the world’s most iconic brands and product offerings in color cosmetics, skincare, hair color & care, personal care, and fragrances—is sold around the world through prestige, professional, mass, and direct-to-consumer retail channels. These brands include Revlon, Revlon Professional, Elizabeth Arden, Almay, American Crew, CND, Cutex, Mitchum, Sinful Colors, Creme of Nature, Christina Aguilera, John Varvatos, Juicy Couture, Ed Hardy and more.

We honor our heritage, embrace change, and applaud diversity. We champion our employees and celebrate our consumers.

We are Revlon, together, transforming beauty.

This role is a Hybrid Role: Employees are expected to work from our Edison office 3 days per week and may work remotely the remaining days

Under moderate supervision, oversees and conducts the process development, the initial scale-up manufacturing, and the filling activities for new and existing product development (NPD & EPD), leading to the development of efficient and reproducible manufacturing and filling procedures. Owns the development of Standard Process Instructions (SPIs) and bulk filling instructions (bulk RPPS). Conducts required testing to evaluate batches using laboratory equipment (i.e., viscosity, pH, etc.). Required to do investigative work regarding raw materials and/or industrial processing equipment as they affect formula quality and performance.

This position is a hands-on team contributor, who will collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to drive R&D programs working closely with R&D Labs, Project Management, Bulk Manufacturing, Filling & Assembly (F&A), and QA/QC teams responsible for designing, validating, and commercializing formulas. Assists in process troubleshooting. Actively participates in internal project teams focused on improving workflow, safety, and efficiency. Works on multiple projects simultaneously, with moderate guidance from management. The role involves hands-on work in the Pilot Plant, laboratories, and/or manufacturing plant environments. Combination of office, Pilot plant, and commercial production environments, with the percentage of each varying with the requirements and stages of projects.

The position requires knowledge of cosmetic/CPG process development methods and techniques, manufacturing and filling processes, and an understanding of raw material and product formulations.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Designs bulk manufacturing (SPIs) and filling (bulk RPPS) processes for new products (NPDs), ensuring maximum process efficiency at manufacturing facilities and/or third-party manufacturers.
• Under moderate supervision, manufactures initial scale-up batches of NPD/EPD formulations to refine procedures.
• Evaluates batches against lab standards and specifications. Makes necessary adjustments as required.
• Optimizes existing bulk manufacturing (SPIs) and filling (bulk RPPS) processes, as required, to maintain maximum process efficiency at manufacturing facilities and/or third-party manufacturers.
• Ensures timely circulation, sign-off, and distribution of SPIs and bulk RPPS documents against R&D project commitment dates.
• Practices good laboratory techniques in compliance with all process development SOPs and/or WIs.
• Develops weekly batching schedules for product scale-up with Pilot Plant Supervisor and against priorities established by project commitment dates.
• As needed, communicates information and results to R&D labs, Project Management, Bulk Manufacturing, and Filling & Assembly teams. Maintains open communication on project status.
• Evaluates and recommends new processing equipment & systems for bulk manufacturing and filling to ensure continued sophistication and improvement in manufacturing sites.
• Assists in developing, writing, and training staff on new SOPs and WIs.
• Write reports as required and presents information and projects to management as needed.
• Upholds the confidentiality and security of information, documents, and data.
• Ensures a safe working environment.

Note: Accountabilities are general and may vary according to the scope of the business.

Professional and Technical Requirements:

• Knowledge of process development preferably within the cosmetics/personal care beauty industry, as well as an understanding of equipment and unit operations typically employed in the manufacture of beauty care products.  Knowledge of raw materials and formulation is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or pharmaceutical engineering or related sciences with 3+ years’ experience in cosmetic, personal care, or related industry. 
• Strong organization skills to handle multiple projects with strict deadlines seeking direct guidance as needed.
• Must work well independently and interact effectively in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills are required.
• Ability to think creatively to find new and unique solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to make decisions independently.
• Ability to detect and evaluate differences in color and odor is a plus.
• Ability to use and maintain balances, thermometers, and other related laboratory instruments and to prepare samples and complete test procedures.
• Experienced with the operation and cleaning of various types of laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures, cGMP, and FDA regulations.
• Physical ability to bend, kneel, and/or twist and safely climb up/down ladders to perform job duties as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 18 Kg at a time.
• Must be able to travel as needed ~ 15% of the time.

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The base pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $105,000.00/ year; however base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentives as part of total compensation.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are covered by the company-paid basic life insurance policy and company-paid short-term disability insurance (the benefit commences upon hire and allows for a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if you are disabled). Other benefits offered to employees include but are not limited to the following: long-term disability, supplemental life insurances, flexible spending accounts, critical illness insurance, group legal, identity theft protection, etc. Employees are also able to enroll in our 401k Retirement Savings Plan.

Employees will also receive 3 weeks of vacation, pro-rated based on date of hire for the 1st year of employment and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Vacation will depend on role.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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