Process Engineer - Vaccine (First Shift)

ROLE SUMMARY

Provides technical expertise and operational support for Drug Product Inspection and Packaging operations. Partners with shop floor colleagues and supervision to ensure smooth and efficient production of a diverse mix of products.  Assists in equipment troubleshooting activities as needed.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies and implements cost savings ideas, specifically efficiency improvements and other projects that increase equipment capacity. 

• Develops and validates manufacturing processes for drug products, taking into consideration problems inherent in inspection and packaging processes & technology.

• Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables.  

• Investigates deviations that occur on the manufacturing floor. Performs root-cause analysis and identifies appropriate, effective corrective actions. Implements corrective actions in conjunction with the appropriate enabling groups, i.e. engineering, maintenance, quality, validation, environmental health and safety. 

• Leads technical improvement projects aimed at defect reduction, improved equipment reliability, and better equipment utilization.

• Serves as customer project manager on equipment purchases or improvements; interface closely with engineering to specify user requirements, review and approve drawings, define project scopes.

• Collaborates with and influences other enabling departments (Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, etc.) to assure initiatives are successful.

• Provides concise and thorough updates on initiatives to site leadership.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical Engineering) & a minimum of 2 years of relevant manufacturing experience OR a master’s degree in engineering or science.
• Strong aptitude for learning process technology and equipment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization including diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Flexibility and ability to embrace and lead change

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience and strong demonstrated technical skills exhibited in a cGMP environment
• Experience in a cGMP environment including specific knowledge of and experience with Drug Product processing and equipment is highly desirable.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Job will include standing, walking, and sitting.  Occasional lifting may be required. 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Up to 5% domestic and/or international travel.

Job may also require occasional weekend/evening work supporting a 24-hour/7 day operation.

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: August 13, 2021
• Eligible for Relocation Package

Sunshine Act

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

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