Job DescriptionAre you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!We are seeking a growth and improvement minded EMU Sterile Supply Engineering Specialist that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.
Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs
Execute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business)
Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape
Diverse Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world
Values and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us
Key Responsibilities:
Providing technical manufacturing support in the field of engineering, maintenance and utilities (EMU)
Provides day-to-day engineering support for assigned area which may include vaccine bulk manufacturing, filling, lyophilization, packaging, and/or mechanical support utilities including power, HVAC, steam, WFI and controlled temperature units
Support and monitoring of equipment performance and maintenance, propose and develop equipment and facility improvements and troubleshoot process equipment to ensure reliable, compliant and efficient operations. Actively ensures GMP quality, safety, environmental, and operating cost goals are achieved
May provide supervisory coverage to ensure supply of a high quality product
Works with Operations, other EMU engineers, Technology, Maintenance Supervisors and mechanics to maximize capacity and assure efficient, reliable equipment operation in accordance with all GMP, safety and environmental regulations
Champions the preventive and predictive maintenance program within your area of responsibility, reviews equipment history for reliability concerns, performs root cause analysis, and identifies reliability improvement opportunities and applications for predictive maintenance technologies to reduce maintenance costs | Develops maintenance and repair strategy for bi-annual shutdowns
Leads and assists Operations, maintenance supervisors, mechanics, automation engineers, process engineers and Quality representatives in troubleshooting equipment problems as well as investigating manufacturing atypical events related to system failure or malfunction
Serves as the project engineer and manager for small projects including scope development, design support, field execution and commissioning/qualification testing
Identifies spare parts and stand-by equipment needed to assure maximum capacity and reliability
Supports maintenance scheduling and planning processes in area of responsibility
Supports positive safety culture and participates in HAZOP reviews and Safety inspections | Promotes open communications, inclusion and team work
Authors Standard Operating Procedures or User Manuals and assists in training development for mechanics and supervisors
Assists in the preparation of process studies, engineering standards, equipment utilization, and profit plan
Explains and enforces all GMPs, safety, and environmental regulations
Assist in audits, regulatory inspections and training in the area of responsibility
Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science or Engineering Technology Degree
Required Experience and Skills:
Work independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect
Three years manufacturing or technical support group
Proficient in the following competencies: empowering leadership, flexibility, collaboration, problem-solving, communication and computer skills
Knowledge in the application of engineering standards (i.e. ASME, IEEE, NFPA, CFR 1910, NIST, and/or ANSI)
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Knowledge of cGMP for pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing
Lean Six Sigma Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis
Knowledge in reliability engineering (including asset life cycle management)
Computerized Management Maintenance Systems SAP and CMRP certification
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