SR Engineer, Process
Description
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees. The SR Engineer, Process has the responsibility of providing manufacturing support of current processes and process improvement initiatives as well as providing support to Capital Project initiatives to install new equipment, facilities, and/or utilities.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Facilitates changes to existing production processes
• Accountable for installation, commissioning, start-up of new equipment and changes to existing equipment
• Assists with validation of new equipment and changes to existing equipment including document generation
• Acts as change control owner for equipment and process improvement projects. Coordinate change control meetings
• Assigns action items for change control
• Accountable for change control action items and documentation. Documentation includes drawings, functional specifications, detailed design specifications, Turn-over-packages, material specifications, and other documentation as required
• Supports troubleshooting product and equipment issues in production areas such as biomanufacturing, formulation and filling, lyophilization and packaging
• Identifies improvements to manufacturing process. Improvements may include mechanical, automation, or workflow
• Works with manufacturing and capital engineering on the development of future capital projects and on the development of requirements for the project
• Responsible for User Requirement Specification development
• Assists cross functional teams in the execution of small-scale capital projects up to around $500,000, process improvement projects, continuous improvement projects, and equipment improvement projects
• On larger capital projects, the engineer will be responsible for to ensuring process requirements are communicated and built into the equipment/system design. The engineer will develop specifications (user, functional, and detailed design) for equipment and automation of the equipment
• Develops and maintains overall knowledge of facility processes and products
• Provides training on process and/or equipment modifications as required for new or existing equipment/processes
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert for production equipment and processes for Capital Engineering, Production, Business Process Science, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance
Requirements
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited school with one to three (1-3) years applicable experience in a GMP environment or Bachelor´s degree with three to five (3-5) of engineering or scientific experience outside of a GMP environment
• In lieu of years of experience, Master´s Degree in relevant field from an accredited school with one (1) year experience in a GMP environment or at least one (1) year of engineering or two (2) years of scientific experience outside of a GMP environment
• At least one (1) year of experience leading projects preferable
Competencies:
• Effective verbal and written communication with all levels of corporate and local management and employees
• Ability to plan, schedule, organize, prioritize, and coordinate project activities
• Ability to understand and work within a regulated environment
• Experience with GAMP Automation practices and documents preferred
• Ability to function in a leadership role as well as in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Skills:
• Analytical Thinking
• Data collection and analysis
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Data-driven Decision Making
• Planning and Organizing
• Teamwork
• Conceptual / Analytical Thinking Scope
• Delivering Results
• Leadership
Desired Skills, Experience And Abilities
Our Company
Why Boehringer Ingelheim?
With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.
Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.
Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.
Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Management and Manufacturing
Full-time