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At Wedgewood Pharmacy, we are dedicated to improving the lives of animals through customized medication and compassionate care. Every role in our organization contributes to helping pets live healthier, happier lives. We are a team driven by purpose, quality, and a shared commitment to animal health. The Manufacturing Engineer will play a critical role in building and scaling manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to support sterile pharmaceutical production.   This is a highly hands-on role in a startup environment, requiring the ability to operate both strategically and tactically supporting day-to-day production while establishing scalable, compliant processes aligned with FDA and cGMP requirements.   The Basics Location: Albany, Ohio Job Type: Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am -4:30 pm ( Must have the ability to respond to emergencies and be available for occasional weekend work for special projects) Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $90K-$125K base plus an annual bonus commensurate with the individual's experience and qualifications. Benefits: Eligible How You’ll Make an Impact Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, and workflows to support sterile compounding and production scale-up   Troubleshoot process, equipment, and facility issues in real time to minimize downtime and ensure production continuity   Lead facility startup activities, including equipment installation, commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and validation   Build and refine manufacturing systems, documentation, and processes from the ground up in a fast-paced environment   Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, and R&D to ensure compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration 503B outsourcing facility requirements and cGMP standards   Author and maintain cGMP documentation including SOPs, batch records, validation protocols, and technical reports   Develop and implement Preventive Maintenance and Calibration programs for critical manufacturing and facility equipment   Provide engineering support for critical systems, including:   Autoclaves and sterilization equipment   Cleanroom and HVAC & Water systems   (e.g., WFI, purified water) Refrigeration and controlled storage systems   Filling, compounding, and packaging equipment   Drive root cause investigations, deviations, and CAPAs to ensure sustainable process improvements   Support technology transfer and scale-up of new products into manufacturing   Evaluate and implement process improvements to increase throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product quality   Manage capital projects, including vendor selection, budgeting, and execution   Operate with a high sense of urgency and adaptability in a startup environment with evolving priorities  What We’re Looking For Ability to travel up to 10-15% dependent on business needs Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field   1–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or a regulated environment (internships/co-ops considered)   Practical hands on experience with solid oral dose manufacturing Basic understanding of cGMP or regulated industry practices   Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills   You bring a positive, professional attitude and can communicate and collaborate with all levels of employees, customers, contractors & vendors. Comprehensive knowledge of Regulatory and cGMP guidelines, with the ability to contribute to quality records (Deviations, Investigations, CAPA, and Change Control). Ability to work independently and in a team environment Thrive