Sr. Engineer 35392

Independently provides and/or directs the characterization of process optimization strategies and/or troubleshooting of operational issues in the operations, manufacturing, pilot plant or capital projects environment. Applies advanced and diverse engineering principles to the design and implementation of major system modifications, experiments, process and/or capital projects. Develops, organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of significant scope and complexity.

• Educational background in Life Sciences and Engineering.
• In-depth experience of bio-processing unit operations
• Knowledge in Root Cause Analysis methodologies (Fishbone, Six Boxes, Fishbone, 5 Why’s, Kepner Tregoe)
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing Practices
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with technical and management staff within manufacturing, process development, and quality.
• Proficiency in GDP (Good Documentation Practices) on a regulated environment
• Knowledge in systems: Trackwise, Spotfire, CDOCS, and process monitoring platforms
• Strong Technical Writing/presentation abilities, and excellent written/verbal communication skills in English and Spanish

• →Own change controls for manufacturing process changes
• →Support major/trend deviation investigations throughout the whole lifecycle including Root Cause Analysis investigation, determination of Corrective/Preventive Actions, authoring process investigation reports, and presenting within regulatory inspections.
• →Support Risk Assessments exercises and Microbial assessment evaluations.
• →Led commercial campaign readiness and effectively communicate and collaborate with cross function areas.
• →Assist in the generation of training materials and assist in providing training on scientific or technical aspects of the process.
• →Provide commercial support when needed and assist on the floor troubleshooting.
• →Design, coordinate, and support execution of functional tests, water tests, and other runs to challenge process and operations during major changes, or campaign readiness. Generate technical protocols as needed.
• →Assist and provide guidance during MBR (Master Batch Record) creation/revisions.
• →Perform assessment to support process, automation, or equipment modification or implementation of special projects
• →Initiate, revise, and approve standard manufacturing procedures. Ensure all procedures reflect current operations. Serve as a document owner.
• →Assess process performance and review of performance data. Evaluate, plan, and implement solutions for process improvement opportunities.
• →Complete assessments for CAPA applicability requests from other plants/sites
• →Complete assessment for new or changes in BOM's (Bill of Materials)
• →Serves as a peer-recognized specialist in at least one area, with overall responsibility for determining methodologies in that area.

• Doctorate OR Masters + 2 years of Engineering experience OR Bachelor’s in engineering + 4 years of Engineering experience.