Process Engineer

Company Description Big Sky Scientific operates an cGMP-compliant facility focused on high-quality cannabinoid extraction and refinement. The company specializes in producing CBD and other cannabinoids, including CBG, CBN, and CBC, from industrial hemp. Its CBD oils, distillates, and isolates are supplied to some of the world’s largest CBD manufacturers, supporting a wide range of consumer and medical products. Team members work in a regulated, science-driven environment with an emphasis on safety, consistency, and innovation in hemp-based processing.

Role Description The Process Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Sun River, MT, responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes for cannabinoid extraction and refinement. Day-to-day tasks include developing and improving process workflows, monitoring and controlling production parameters, and analyzing data to enhance yield, quality, and efficiency. The person in this role will collaborate with operations, quality, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with FDA and cGMP standards. Additional responsibilities include preparing technical documentation, supporting equipment commissioning and validation, and contributing to safety and continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering (fixed equipment) and Chemical Engineering, with the ability to apply engineering principles in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to design and optimize processes, leveraging Process Design skills to improve throughput, quality, and resource utilization.
• Experience with Process Control, including monitoring process conditions, adjusting parameters, and working with control systems or automation.
• Advanced Analytical Skills for data-driven decision-making, root cause analysis, and performance tracking of key process metrics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food processing, vegetable oil refining, or petroleum refining preferred
• Knowledge of FDA, cGMP, and safety regulations, with a commitment to maintaining compliant and safe operations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and support training of operations personnel.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to spend significant time on the production floor in an on-site manufacturing setting.