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Process Engineer

Zoetis


Job Location:

Union City, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 77000 - 118000
Posted: 6 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

The ideal candidate will use industry best practices and their expertise in regulatory requirements to measure analyze and specify requirements that lead to best-in-class quality products and design for manufacturing. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who can work cross-functionally to execute to the validation plan as well as material qualifications that come up as required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead nonconformance investigations and drive CAPA using structured RCA (e.g. 5-Why fishbone fault tree) and Lean Six Sigma tools.

  • Support manufacturing and troubleshoot process related issues.

  • Lead projects relating to the development and optimization of consumables used in Zoetis diagnostic products ensuring deliverables and project timelines are met (30%)

  • Implement changes including initiating change control performing impact assessment and evaluating risk for non-conformances or process improvements.

  • Assist vendor in completing deviations CAPAs to meet delivery timelines.

  • Develop and execute protocols and reports to quality equipment and processes. Use risk-based approaches for validation strategies including acceptance criteria and sample sizes.

  • Collaborate with site operations on projects to increase production capacity or deliver productivity savings of consumable components.

  • Support continuous improvement projects

  • Collaborate with procurement to identify and qualify new vendors.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • BS in a field of Science or Engineering (Mechanical and Chemical preferred) or equivalent years of experience in Process Engineering.

  • Relevant advanced degree or training / certification in Process Engineering preferred.

  • 5 years experience in GMP manufacturing preferably in diagnostics or biodevice industries.



TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

  • Understanding of cGMP

  • Application of Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing tools (Greenbelt is a plus)

  • Project management experience

  • Able to work in a team and independently

  • Statistical analysis including DOE is a plus

  • Able to influence others with data-driven decisions

  • Good written and oral communication skills

  • Proficient in English

  • Proficient with Microsoft programs Word Excel PowerPoint etc.



Work Environment: This position requires on site presence in a manufacturing environment. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds stand or walk for extended periods and work in areas with moving mechanical parts and varying noise levels. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in accordance with facility safety protocols which may include safety glasses hearing protection steel-toed footwear and other equipment as designated by area-specific requirements.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $77000 to $118000. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training.

This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation.

In addition to compensation Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis and 4 weeks of vacation.

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Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @ and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail Outlook Yahoo or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities interviews or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @ please treat it as suspicious. For your security do not reply click links open attachments share personal or financial information or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age gender identity or gender expression national origin disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at site or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of @. In addition Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be addition Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.


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