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Pfizer · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Process Engineer (Nights; 12-hour fixed)

North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $134K/yr

2+ years exp

Pfizer is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through their manufacturing team. The Manufacturing Process Engineer will proactively identify areas for efficiency improvements on the production floor, serve as a technical subject matter expert, and ensure product quality is maintained throughout the production process.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

No H1B

Responsibilities

Spends time on the production floor to proactively identify areas for improved efficiencies and ensure that product quality is maintained through all phases of production

Serve as the areas technical SME and develops expertise in various manufacturing operations and processes including automation controls that operate and monitor the processes. Role will also support batch record and SOP revisions, electronic batch record design and deployment, commitment ownership, project management, and investigations as needed

Requires general knowledge of scientific principles, technical knowledge of production equipment, automation control systems, processing requirements and any related procedural requirements with emphasis on assigned production area

Capable of identifying technical problems and solving them with minimal guidance. Ability to analyze operational process issues and automation challenges and initiates appropriate corrective and preventative actions. Acts as a departmental liaison with primary support groups such as engineering, technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, development, and utilities

Primary point of contact for shift technical support and issue resolution

Responsible for problem diagnosis / root cause(s) determination (automation, mechanical, documentation, training, etc.)

Uses scientific and Operational Excellence tools/techniques to identify areas to optimize yield and/or and improve efficiencies

Reviews and contributes to applicable documentation (i.e. MBRs, SOPs, etc.)

Ensures equipment requirements can meet processing needs

Participates in process operational improvements

Focuses on Safety and GMP Compliance as operational priorities and as performance measures that should be included in metrics

Knows the processes and procedures, including the principles and practices of good data management (ALCOA), and be able to guide, advise, and coach their teams

Qualification

Pharmaceutical manufacturing experienceManufacturing Practices (cGMP)Automation control systemsProcess improvementProject managementAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsTeamwork skillsProblem-solving skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate's degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience

Strong leadership and teamwork skills

Ability to work independently and ability to apply problem-solving / troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing experience and knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)