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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

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Organization Overview:

The Process Engineering function is part of the Engineering Department and provides technical expertise and support to Dry Product Operations (DPO) ensuring compliance with cGMP, HSE guidelines and regulations, company standards and business practices.  The primary areas of support include technical expertise (process and equipment), manufacturing and business process improvements, compliance with business systems, and people development. DPO technologies/processes include Wet Granulation; Roller Compaction; Tablet Compression/Coating/Inspection/Printing; Direct Compression Continuous Manufacturing and Capsule Filling & Inspection.

Responsibilities:

Provide DPO expertise as equipment/asset steward for the areas supported to maintain an efficient manufacturing processes. Establish and maintain technical information of the process and unit operations within the manufacturing process.Liaise with the Commercialization Team to ensure Process Equipment related activities' readiness, execution and evaluation for new products/processes runs.Develop and monitor process and capacity indicators to identify and address performance issues and identify improvement opportunities.Develop specialized technology/unit operations knowledge and provide training to operations as content expert for manufacturing standard operating procedures (SOPs).Perform troubleshooting and investigation on unexpected issues. Own equipment related deviations, CAPAs and changes. Lead or participate in investigations, problem-solving activities such as root cause analysis, FMEA, problem analysis and in development/implementation of countermeasure for quality, safety, environmental events.Provide technical expertise for requirements, design, selection, installation, qualification, operation, maintenance, and reliability of process equipment and facilities.Perform and summarize improvement opportunities in technical reports, investigations, plant/lab trials, data analysis and process modeling.Active participation and engagement in the meetings and activities of the assigned process team and safety/environmental sub teams.Ensure process complies with current industry regulatory expectations, new regulations, and corporate policies and programs for Quality, Health and Safety & Environmental, Process Safety.  

Basic Requirements:

B.S. in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.  Demonstrated Technical knowledge in Process Equipment requirements, specifically those related to Dry Product operations.EIT license (member of CIAPR)

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Bilingual (English/Spanish)Strong written and oral communication skillsStrong leadership and organizational skillsKnowledge in managing multiple project objectives or assignments.Technical WritingStrong customer service focus and teamwork orientedStrong compliance mindset and sound judgement

Additional Information:

Available to work or provide support to a 24/7 operation, if necessaryAvailability to travel within and outside Puerto Rico and U.S.

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