Job Description
Summary:
This role will support manufacturing production through root cause analysis and implementing engineering solutions. The Engineer will identify and complete improvements to current manufacturing processes. Must uses the latest engineering techniques to reduce product time to market whilst adhering to regulatory requirements, project timelines and product costs.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead problem solving efforts and issue resolution for major equipment breakdowns
Seek opportunities for process and optimization improvements not limited to throughput, yield, and containment.
Serve as primary point of contact as the equipment and process expert. Recommend capital investments and assist in new product development, product proposals, and quotes.
Analyze operational equipment and maintenance data to drive engineering solutions to support cost reduction, quality, safety, and operational efficiencies
Drive PPI with teams to complete PPI projects and cost savings initiatives
Work closely with maintenance to align on data driven decisions to improve equipment up time
Use root cause problem solving and CAPA generation and execution to improve quality
Collaborate with internal and external customers, as well as original equipment manufacturers to provide technical expertise, recommendations, and continuous improvement efforts on processing equipment
Communicate improvement ideas for the process and equipment performance to the department
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree Required. Degree in Engineering preferred. (industrial, manufacturing, chemical, or mechanical engineering)Experience:
1 year previous related experience in engineering, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and process equipment preferredCompetencies:
Strong leadership, planning, and time management,
The desire to progress, learn, grow, and succeed.
Advocate for change and process improvements
Understanding of pharmaceutical equipment
Able to work with OEMs to problem-solve and order parts
Capable of working multi-functionally and adjusting priorities to fit the business need
Broad-based background in pharmaceutical manufacturing with a combination of experience and skills in one or more of the following areas: product/ process development, production support, engineering, validation or quality assurance.
Self-starter with efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to balance multiple projects.
The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced environment and within a result orientated team.
Able to express ideas and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Innovative problem solver - should be able to envisage new and better ways of doing things.
Excellent data analytical skills, ability to plan, organize and implement concurrent tasks.
Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry.
High level of PC Skills required.
Excellent attention to detail.
Physical Requirements:
Works in a lab, manufacturing, and/or warehouse environment. May on a continuous basis walk, bend and lift up to 40 lbs. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Occasional periods of high noise level, which requires hearing protection, may exist. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. Occasional local travel may be required. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.