Associate Process Engineer

Job Description:





Six month contract, potential conversion





Work Schedule





First Shift (Days) 8-5:30





Environmental Conditions





Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office





Client Impactful Work:





The individual will lead Technology Transfer and equipment onboarding activities in the Commercial Packaging Area. They will also implement change of Product activities on validated packaging SKUs. Recommend and lead cost saving initiatives as it relates to business objectives, current projects, future investments in technology and Production / Manufacturing processes. Will lead and handle multiple project engineering driven assignments from start to finish with sound project management methodologies





A day in the Life:





" Technical reviewer of master production records for commercial secondary packaging





" Implements change of Product activities on validated secondary packaging SKUs





" Establishes a solid focus on long-term continuous improvement activities through interaction with the entire Engineering and Operations Staff. Recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of new equipment / technology





" Drives engineering project initiatives to increase machine speeds, reduce labor hours, and reduce reject rates.





" Completes deviation investigations, change controls and corrective/preventative actions





" Evaluates and standardizes machine setups to enhance both run speed and quality.





" Incorporates Six Sigma techniques to enhance quality and reduce rejects





" Provides individual project schedules and specifications to Engineering Management





" Applies Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility





" Demonstrates and promotes the company vision of the 4 I s: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and involvement





" Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner





" Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs





Keys to Success:





Education





" A four-year, Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college and/or university in Engineering with 1-3 years of equivalent experience; or 7-10 years in relevant GMP, pharmaceutical or food experience.





Experience





" 3+ years of Process Engineering experience





" Technical Author experience





" Change management experience





" Experience in food or pharmaceutical packaging experience .





" Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and PPI





" Mastery of skills required to read, understand, and adhere to the SOPs and policies of a GMP environment.





Knowledge, Skills, Abilities





" Must have strong analytical skills, able to multitask, and respond to shifting priorities.





" Must be proficient with computer software (MS Office) and have expertise with spreadsheets.





" Must have good interpersonal skills, both written and verbal