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Position Brand Description:

Engineer - Process is responsible for establishing and maintaining the reliable operation and qualified state of the equipment and business processes in the area that they support. Ensure that equipment is in-control, compliant, and capable of meeting customer needs, while also driving associated continuous improvement effort.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and helping improve the safety culture.
• Actively participate in safety-related activities (audits, JSA's, hazard reviews, etc.) to drive ongoing safety improvement.
• Take overall responsibility for the safe design and safe operation of the equipment within the area.
• Provide engineering expertise as active member of area process team.
• Obtain technical expertise of equipment and processes in area of responsibility. This includes clear understanding of equipment flow chart/process flow document, critical process parameters, and master formula instructions for the process.
• Establish & monitor/trend control systems as tool for verifying and optimizing equipment performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve more difficult equipment and operational problems.
• The Maintenance Tech/Engineering Tech is the first line of support in troubleshooting and involves the Engineer - Process as needed.
• Utilize formal problem solving techniques, including Root Cause Analysis, to resolve equipment issues.
• Respond to and implement customer requests related to the equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others, especially process team members, customers, engineering tech, and crafts personnel.
• Provide oversight to Maintenance Tech/Engineering Tech(s) that support the area.
• Evaluate all activities for impact on qualified state of equipment and utilize appropriate tools/processes as necessary (change control, hold, etc.).
• Responsible for system/component classification and maintenance strategy for equipment.
• Implement corrections, corrective actions, and countermeasures arising from CAPA's.
• Participate in Periodic Reviews for equipment.
• Lead or participate in IQ/OQ/PQ activities (including commissioning activities of new equipment or areas).
• Develop scope for capital projects targeted at both short and longer term needs.
• Act as user representative for capital projects or delivery agent for local projects.
• Understand equipment reliability issues with the objective of improvement.
• Coordinate with site/corporate asset management personnel to replicate improvements and assure alignment of maintenance and other equipment activities
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities (procedural changes, upgrades, projects, etc.) associated with equipment within the area.
• Compare equipment performance data with that of other operations to determine areas of opportunity.
• Goals/objectives should target world-class levels of operation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Adequate interpersonal and communications skills to be able to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Strong computer skills in a variety of software packages (Excel, JMP, etc.).

• Ability to work in a safe manner to ensure the safety of self and others.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.

Additional Preferences:

• Previous experience as a process engineer within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to apply statistical thinking concepts to the analysis of manufacturing problems.
• Experience in utilizing root cause analysis techniques for the systematic solving of problems.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (or equivalent work experience)

Other Information:

• Position supports a 24/7 operation and is expected to be flexible in maintaining availability for support in decision making and issue resolution as necessary to operate the facility.
• Occasional travel may be required for training, conferences, capital projects, etc.

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