Job Description

What you do, is what we need. Making a difference begins here. And takes all of us.

Welcome to AbbVie!
We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.

Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to provide a Manufacturing Engineering service to the plant, in order to maximise the availability of our API Manufacturing Equipment. You will also ensure the performance of day to day preventative, predictive and demand maintenance activity to maintain manufacturing and utilities equipment.

Flexibility to work shifts that include Days & Nights is essential for this role. 

Responsibilities:

To liaise with Production to ensure equipment performance is maximized.To maintain records and documentation on relevant Engineering Procedures and preventative & demand maintenance.To liaise with Internal/External Engineering personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining, troubleshooting and installing/commissioning equipment.To facilitate the implementation of equipment projects/ process improvements.Establish with the engineering team leader the department goals, schedules and timetables for activities.Maintenance of manufacturing equipment including but not limited to pressure vessels, receivers, valves, instrumentation, vacuum systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, purified water systemsContribute to successful external, Division and Corporate audits.Identification and implementation of manufacturing equipment related cost improvement plans and continuous improvement plans.Cross train within manufacturing engineering.Ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices adhered to.Support the Production Team in ensuring that manufacturing equipment is maintained to meet the output and yield requirements.Adhering to all relevant policies relating to Quality and regulatorySupervision of external contractors carrying out work onsiteRequired to undertake specific investigations, and equipment monitoring, with the view to improve manufacturing performance e.g. reducing plant, maximizing output and yield. Optimisation of elements of manufacturing machinery to adapt to process conditions in order to improve efficiency.Considerable and continual care and attention needed to avoid substantial damage to equipmentAdherence to the MEP (Maintenance Excellence Programme) is required to ensure increased reliability and decreased downtime for the plant.

Job/Technical Skills

Detailed functional knowledge of wide range of manufacturing equipment is required. Example: Glass Lined and Hastelloy Reactors, Thermal Oxidizer, Filter Dryers, Vacuum Pumps. Universal Milling Machine, Isolators, Purified water systems, Air Handling Units and Chillers, Boilers, Compressors and supporting utilities

Business Skills

Requires a high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure accuracy and total compliance with procedures at all times.Requires proven problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new regulatory requirements.Must be results driven striving to meet all targets and metric standards as set by site/department and division leaders.Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required for the execution of this role. Strong interpersonal skills are required.Demonstrates an ethos of Right First Time at all times.Each Engineering Technician is responsible for their own work and the execution of their tasks on a daily basis.Candidates must be flexible and support the business through working a 24 x 7 shift roster and on call rota as required.  
Qualifications

What you will need: 

3rd level qualification in an Engineering discipline Trade qualified will also be considered 3-5 years experience in a regulated environment (GMP preferable) Strong IT knowledge is required.Strong trouble shooting and documentation skillsWorking knowledge of ATEX regulations and requirements
Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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