Pharmaceutical Process Engineer

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Process Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Hire Type: Onsite, Long-Term Contract

Target Pay Range: $60.00 - $80.00/hour (W2 with full employee benefits)

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S. As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Summary:

This long-term contract position will play a vital role in supporting manufacturing operations within a pharmaceutical production setting by implementing strong technical solutions and driving process enhancements. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing, troubleshooting technical challenges, and optimizing processes to improve product quality and operational efficiency.

Job Duties:

• Serve as the primary technical support resource for commercial manufacturing operations, ensuring process reliability and robustness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing process challenges, applying deep technical knowledge.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, yield, and compliance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams—including production, quality, regulatory, and engineering—to promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP standards, regulatory guidelines, and company policies.
• Support technology transfer projects and scale-up activities.
• Analyze manufacturing data and trends to drive informed process enhancements.
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments, and regulatory documentation.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field is preferred.
• 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and technical support.
• Advanced technical expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Proven hands-on experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of GMP-regulated environments and process troubleshooting.
• Expertise in process optimization, scale-up strategies, and technology transfer.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH, etc.).