Advanced Innovation Engineer
Company: Nutramax Laboratories
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Summary of the
Position: We are seeking a highly motivated, technically skilled
and creative Innovation Engineer with a strong background in
food/pharma equipment. This role blends dietary supplement with
process engineering and continuous improvement to support product
and process innovation and production systems. The ideal candidate
will play a critical role in supporting new product development by
identifying, evaluating, and recommending cutting-edge tools, new
technologies, and equipment. This position is ideal for a proactive
problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic R&D environment and is
passionate about driving innovation through technology. This
position will work with operations, engineering, quality, business
teams, and other functional partners, acting as innovation engineer
support on cross-functional new product development and quality
improvement/cost savings teams. Roles and Responsibilities:
Identify, assess, and recommend new equipment, tools, and software
solutions to support the development of innovative products and
processes. Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and
competitive landscapes to inform innovation strategies and identify
potential technology integration and product opportunities. Design
and optimize unit operations production using modeling and
simulation software. Conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) and pilot
programs for new technologies and assess scalability. Collaborate
with software developers to specify, test, and integrate custom
process control or monitoring software. Conduct feasibility
studies, cost-benefit analyses for new technologies and equipment.
Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation
associated with product transfers and new product launches. Work
closely with vendors and suppliers to evaluate product offerings
and negotiate specifications, pricing, and delivery schedules.
Developing plans for scaling innovative solutions and implementing
them in a practical way. Bring a creative and visionary approach to
projects to influence innovation across the business. Working with
manufacturing engineers and Product Development team to ensure
products are manufacturable using Design for Manufacturing OpEx
practices. Lead or support the installation, integration, and
validation of new equipment into existing development and
production workflows. Prepare and present detailed technical
reports and recommendations to stakeholders. Ensure compliance with
relevant safety and regulatory standards during equipment selection
and deployment. Follow applicable cGMP processes. Continue
education by attending expos and conferences and applying knowledge
gained. Communicate effectively with other departments within the
organization and function within a team environment. Regular
attendance is required. Perform other assigned duties as may be
required in meeting company objectives. Requirements: Education and
Experience · Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical,
Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, or related field.
· 7 to 10 years of experience in process or equipment engineering,
with a focus on innovation or advanced technologies in food,
dietary supplement or pharma industries. · Strong understanding of
food, dietary supplement or pharma processing industrial software
platforms. · Proven experience in evaluating and deploying emerging
technologies in a manufacturing or R&D environment. ·
Experience using Lean-Six Sigma Methodology (DMAIC) and tools
including Minitab, FMEA, Fishbone, Process Mapping · Experience in
a cGMP environment with understanding of cGMP principles and
requirements. · Experience working as part of a cross functional
team. · Knowledge of animal feed regulations a plus Supervisory
Responsibilities: None This position is 100% on site in our
Lancaster, SC location and will require preemployment screenings,
including a background check and drug screen.
Keywords: Nutramax Laboratories, Greenville , Advanced Innovation Engineer, Science, Research & Development , Lancaster, South Carolina
