The Engineer will work within operations to support formulation/packaging along with validation/qualification activities. As well, this role will be responsible for providing the technical support to investigate and address process deviations and corrective actions.
The ideal candidate will also work in cross-functional teams to identify and implement safety, quality, efficiency and/or cost improvements (CIP's) on equipment and processes within operations. Will need to comply with cGMPS in a FDA regulated environment.
Responsibilities will include:
- Act as a subject matter expert for the Formulation / Packaging areas.
- Support daily activities of formulation operations. This includes troubleshooting, investigating root cause of deviations, implementing corrective/preventative actions, and implementing process improvements.
- Use data analytics to drive process improvements and troubleshooting
- Lead and author deviation investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Authoring of change control, validation protocols
- Assist with the authoring of batch record and standard operating procedures
- New product/material evaluations as well as provide support for validation assessments/evaluations, including using Quality Risk Management tools.
- Provide project management of technical projects to deliver projects on time and to budget.
- Facility support may be required during non-routine hours.
- Travel to equipment manufacturers for factory acceptance testing will be required as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Chemistry or Engineering /related field
- 10+ years of related experience
- Experience in applying continuous improvement tools
- Understanding of statistical analysis
- Understanding of manufacturing and associated equipment and/or utility/facility systems and equipment. Experience within a pharmaceutical environment preferred.
- Project Management: proven experience with small or large projects
- Language Skills: Technical Writing required, along with effective written and oral communication
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Applications, Minitab or comparable statistical software
- Leadership: knowledgeable of basic leadership principles
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters in Engineering / related field
- Green/ Black Belt Six Sigma certification
- Experience in lean six sigma, value stream mapping, visual management, 5S, etc.
About Zoetis
At Zoetis we are passionate about our customers and the animals in their care. We discover, develop and manufacture the world's most innovative and effective products for animal health-medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, genetic tests, biodevices-and we are creating the next generation of integrated solutions and services to support this evolving industry. We know our people drive our success. Our colleagues are proud of our company culture and the meaningful role we play in caring for animals. The Zoetis Core Beliefs define the commitments we make to our colleagues, customers and stakeholders every day. They have guided the creation of our award-winning workplace and our proud position as a leading partner of choice in animal health.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our Colleagues Make the Difference, and we know their differences make Zoetis stronger. We strive to create an environment where each colleague feels valued and cared for and where we can be our best every day. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus and commitment begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities (50% of our executive team members are women), and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and industry. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, representing colleagues across locations, functions and communities, serve as ambassadors and champions for DE&I initiatives. In addition to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, Zoetis has six colleague resource groups that bring together colleagues who share similar backgrounds, experiences, or interests and work together toward goals aligned with our strategic business priorities.
Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality, a 100 Best Company for Working Mothers, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others.
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