Purpose
Provides engineering support to Packaging to trouble shoot and resolve complex problems involved with day-to-day production operations. Monitor the day-to-day performance of the packaging departments. Develop, propose, implement and/or follow up on all packaging equipment and improvements involved in ongoing operations (e.g., variable cost, productivity, quality, reliability, and maintenance).

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging equipment and packaging equipment automation improvement projects which deliver Cost, OEE and / or Compliance improvements.
• Drive engineering and production processes improvement utilizing Lean and MEP (Maintenance Excellence Program) principles.
• Provide on-the-job training to new mechanics on the technical aspects of the production.
• Resolve production issues as they arise in a timely fashion.
• Master technical production related competencies (e.g., understand production information, build/assembly processes, etc.).
• Interface with cross functional teams (e.g., Quality, Operations, Maintenance, etc.) to understand design issues and opportunities to improve production effectiveness and efficiency.
• Interface with Packaging Engineering and Operations to resolve design issues and communicate opportunities to tailor design to improve manufacturability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience in the field. Prior pharmaceutical packaging experience preferred.
• Experience with Automation Systems. Five (5) years of experience with packaging Equipment, mainly from a mechanical perspective but must have a solid understanding of the associated controls.
• Five (5) years of experience with Machine Vision systems, such as Cognex and Seidenader. Experience can be concurrent with the Packaging experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other computer-based applications.
• Three (3) years of experience in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA regulated industrial environment, preferred.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects to completion on time and within budget.
• Knowledgeable in cGMP’s for pharmaceutical processing is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to perform as a member of cross-functional work teams.
• Ability to work and interact with peers, vendors, various personnel in scientific, engineering, QA, Validation, and operational disciplines.
• Good understanding of product quality requirements and customer needs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence change.
• Knowledge of Failure Analysis techniques.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Project and AutoCAD.
• Knowledgeable in Lean Six Sigma Methodologies.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.

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