Process Engineer

Experis, a ManpowerGroup company, has an exciting contract opportunity with one of our key clients, a global biopharmaceutical company that is engaged in the discovery, development, and manufacturer of healthcare products.

Industry: Pharmaceutical

Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Verona, WI 53593 - Onsite Role (1st shift)

Duration: 12+ months contract (extension possible)

Job Description:

• This position will provide engineering support for two sites in the SAFC business unit synthesizing custom small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients.
• Tasks will support manufacturing activities in a total of 14 GMP labs, pilot plants, and production plants including calculations for system scale-up, process hazard analysis and review, and equipment procurement through the capital expenditure process.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as main intermediary between Process Development Chemists and Manufacturing teams for scale up of new chemistry projects to fixed equipment scale
• Develops intimate knowledge of existing process capabilities at two SAFC manufacturing sites
• Reviews cost model estimates developed by Project Management for accuracy of assumptions
• Leads procurement projects for new equipment or systems required to support manufacturing
• Develops accurate descriptions of problems or opportunities that show thorough knowledge of the subject matter
• Obtains the necessary level of input from stakeholders for new equipment purchases
• Accurately defines design limitations and criteria
• Investigates and develops multiple solutions whenever possible
• Conducts interactive design with cross-functional team members
• Regularly communicates project status to all affected parties
• Develops a system design or operational procedures to meet governing Environmental or Safety regulations at state and federal levels as well as corporation principles or insurance agency guidelines
• Assists in the development of an accurate project scope and executes a developed project plan
• Assists in developing detailed specifications and bid documents that require vendors to submit complete and comparable bids
• Consistently solicits, negotiate, issues contract and manages delivery to meet project schedule and quality requirements for the lowest possible cost
• Teams with purchasing when appropriate to procure supplies or capital goods
• Secures warranties, manuals, drawing and other appropriate documentation
• Act as company representative for final acceptance of new process equipment
• Directs and/or assists in new equipment and/or system startup
• Leads and/or assists manufacturing with new equipment validation to ensure design specifications are met
• Develops and organizes project's paper and electronic files for record keeping or manufacturing department use
• Develops new operating procedures to support system design and intended use
• Diagnoses process system, equipment, or procedural deficiencies and malfunctions
• Leads PHA reviews of scaled-up processes and/or chemistry
• Participates on Process Improvement (PI) Teams, leads at least one PI project annually
• Oversees the application of and compliance with company SOP's, policies, and procedures
• Maintains department databases and produces reports from them as required
• Miscellaneous duties and tasks as assigned
• Exemplary attendance and adherence to schedule

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (preferably Chemical Engineering), or equivalent degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years industrial plant engineering or process engineering.
• Desirable to have a background in a cGMP manufacturing setting, preferably pharmaceutical.

Knowledge and Skills:

• PC proficiency and familiarity with engineering software systems such as AutoCAD, Allen Bradley Logix platform, PHA software.
• Able to train end users on the operation of new or modified systems.
• Working knowledge of current best available technologies for chemical processing.
• Able to work with SAFC personnel, outside subject matter experts, equipment vendors, and installation contractors to complete a project.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent verbal, and written communication skills, and demonstrated leadership ability are required.

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