What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer 1 - Cosmetics position at House Of Cheatham, LLC?
House of Cheatham, LLC is the creator and manufacturer of multiple brands in the multicultural hair and body care categories. We are committed to inspiring beauty in everyone. Our famous brands, sold in over 40 countries, include award-winning Aunt Jackie's Curls and Coils, Africa's Best/Originals, Hollywood Beauty, Kuza Products and more. The company is comprised of talented professionals with a passion for delivering best-in-class products to consumers.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Process Engineer leads technical initiatives for new hair and body product development, applying lab-based expertise to align production-scale procedures and enhance technology transfer. This role will guide chemists and compounders in creating a robust manufacturing process. Additionally, the engineer will provide support to the compounding, quality assurance, and production departments for marketed products, focusing on identifying and resolving production process issues to drive improvements at House of Cheatham. Cosmetic formulation-related projects will be assigned as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Process
- Ensure successful scale-up of formulations from lab to pilot to full production
- Ongoing review of all processes used within Manufacturing to identify gaps and areas for improvement
- Create program recommendations based on gap closure to achieve cost reduction, efficiency improvement, quality improvement, scrap reduction, etc.
- Collect data providing evidence of improvement and report the same to Management
Investigations
- Work in conjunction with Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing on investigations
- Lead the technical investigation process including documentation review, laboratory batches, pilot plant batches, laboratory testing, contact with suppliers, etc.
- Fully document the findings of all investigations in a comprehensive and compliant manner
- Recommend and drive closure to corrective actions
- Report investigation trends and report the same to Management
Other
- R&D formulation projects (NPD / reformulations)
- Miscellaneous laboratory activities as assigned
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE
- 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment with focus of process improvement
- Cosmetic science / formulation experience is highly preferred
- Read, write and communicate in English
- Knowledge and proficiency at Word, Excel, a minimum
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Minimum 4-year technical degree, preferably in Chemical Engineering
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Computer usage and typing
- Working in the production environment, on feet, climbing, heights, etc.
- Working in hot and cold manufacturing area and a standard laboratory
- Working onsite 4 days and remote 1 day
KEY RESULT AREAS
Proficiency in:
- Problem solving
- Technical writing
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills / communication
- Time management
