Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing · 1 week ago
Associate Manufacturing Process Engineer
Grand Rapids,MI,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
4+ years expGrand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) is dedicated to improving lives through high standards and a disciplined approach. The Associate Manufacturing Process Engineer will assist in process optimization, implement solutions for technical problems, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing quality drug products.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Learn pharmaceutical industry best practices and GRAM manufacturing/finishing operations
Support actions from Change Control and CAPA projects for the manufacturing department
Assist with corrective actions for cGMP discrepancies
Monitor batch process data, analyze data set, and generate applicable reports
Develop knowledge of equipment in functional area. Work hands on with advanced aseptic fill/finish technologies with some flexibility for on-site support during critical operations
Execute minor preventative maintenance (PM) activities
Support advanced PMs executed by the maintenance department and outside vendors
Participate in process optimization and troubleshooting efforts for production equipment and software
Communicate with leadership on solutions that can be developed to minimize human error, mechanical failure, environmental contamination, and procedural deviation
Support process and plant improvements to increase efficiency and manage costs
Update SOPs and forms to improve processes
Effectively collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, facility engineers, MSAT, microbiologists, project managers, and senior management team
Open to a flexible and fluid work environment
Execute assignments as directed to support multi-shift operations, training, and testing
Perform job responsibilities in compliance with regulations, standard operating procedures, and industry best practice
Qualification
Required
Education in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automation, or life sciences. Examples include master's degree, bachelor's degree, or 4 years of relevant training and/or experience
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver solutions on-time and in alignment to the project schedule
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate questions and communicate needs
Effective in verbal and written communication, with a willingness to present
Proficient at technical writing
Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Preferred
Prior experience in a CMO and/or sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing
Benefits
Medical and dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying for 75% of the cost!
Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well.
Generous off-shift premiums!
GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!
Full-time employees accrue up to 13 days of time off per calendar year.
Employees earn 1 hour of time off for every 30 hours worked to use how you choose.
We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!
Company
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in sterile injectable fill-and-finish services for liquid and lyophilized vials, syringes, and cartridges.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nick Bykerk, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Bernie King
Chief Operating Officer
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