Location: Rochester,NY, USA
Process EngineerWho we are?We are a French pharmaceutical industrial group, recognized for making affordable healthcare products that improve and simplify patients' lives to as many people as possible.With 30 years of technological expertise, we position ourselves as a world leader in sterile single dose with 10 sites on 4 continents and more than 2000 employees.Since 2013, our site Unither Manufacturing LLC. based in Rochester (NY), specializes in the manufacture of Blow-Fill-Seal, Liquid Stick-Packs, Pharmaceutical bottles, Tablets and Capsules. It has more than 280 employees.Your roleReporting to the Lead Process Engineer,JOB SUMMARY:Serves as a technical resource supporting company objectives with respect to engineering design, process, and implementation of chemical process and controls. Projects include but are not limited to manufacturing systems, sterile and non-sterile filing systems, process piping, utility systems, new facility construction and upgrades, and other applications.ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:Engage in technical discussions with potential suppliersOrganize and write approved specifications based on the needs and requirements (User Requirement Specification, Functional Specification)Scope projects/work (Request for Proposal, Request for Service)Ensure the solution designed respects the established specifications(s)Ensure that technical choices which may deviate from established specifications, or the implicit expectations of internal/external customers are documented and validated in a formal mannerExecute Projects and Tasks to the approved completion deadlines and within the defined budgetWork in partnership with external companiesPropose and apply solutions to mitigate and compensate for possible work delays and budget issuesProactively alert site management to and mitigate potential problemsEnsure the successful commissioning of the projectManage the installation, commissioning, and validation of equipmentCoordinate the various suppliers and vendors and ensure their compliance to health and safety standards and site proceduresPossess adequate technical expertise allowing problem resolutionRespect the data in the specificationsCommunicate with affected stakeholders to coordinate activities with respect to their area constraintsAssist with commissioning and validation activities required to bring equipment into serviceWrite approved technical reports after commissioning activitiesServes in an expert role to assist in writing of qualification protocols, execution of qualification tests, and review and approval of qualification reportsParticipate in operator trainingWork with internal customers to define training requirements and provide technical contentOrganize and/or administer training in collaboration with suppliersStudy the technical needs associated with new site investmentsParticipate in different project groupsCollect and analyze needs from internal and external stakeholdersDefine technical solutions and implementationsRespect the technical, regulatory, and quality requirements issued by Management and Quality AssuranceConsider a wide array of necessary parameters (water production, energy consumption, quality, etc.)Respect process flows, workshop ergonomics, and safety constraintsEnsure the documentation of completed projects is updatedCollect technical drawings from vendors for review and ensure they reflect the realized designCreate technical drawings of the factory and update according to approved documentation practicesYour profileREQUIRED EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline with equivalent experienceMaster's Degree considered a plusQUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:Minimum 3 years in either a manufacturing environment, or equipment and packaging technologyExperience in a regulated environment (FDA) a plusExperience with solids and liquids manufacturing equipment a benefitExperience with plastic extrusion and molding a benefitExperience with clean room environments and sterile manufacturing preferredSPECIFIC SKILLS:This position requires the ability to think critically to develop creative engineering solutions for new processes. It also requires the ability to think in specific, detailed terms when problem solving for existing processes. Additional required skills are:Demonstrated experience in reading and writing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)Ability to specify, procure, oversee installation, commission, and oversee validation of systems and processing equipmentStrong background in technical troubleshooting and problem solvingDetailed knowledge of equipment operation and validation requirementsAbility to work in a matrix organization with cross-functional teamsStrong project management skillsProficient knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMP requirements and systemsProficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including non-routine applications like Access, Visio, and ProjectProficiency in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software like AutoCADPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENT:Traditional office environment with frequent visits to other areas of the facility including mechanical areas, production areas, loading docks, and laboratoriesMust be able to work on a computer for extended periods of timeMust wear safety glasses and other protective items as requiredSitting 75% of the day; standing or walking 25%Ability to travel for business (Domestic and International)Compensation range82,000.00 - 96,000.00 USD*The referenced compensation range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.Learn more about us:We are a dynamic company driven by a spirit of victory and are therefore pursuing strong growth while maintaining a close relationship with our customers and employees.Our culture is based on 5 values: Respect, Responsibility, Trust, Courage and Innovation. We are committed to bringing these values to life with our employees by granting them a high degree of autonomy in the exercise of their profession and by encouraging their initiatives.We are committed to providing them with working conditions and atmosphere that is conducive to their development and the expression of their potential.We propose you to integrate a site that values the meaning of work and that entrusts our employees with a high level of responsibility.Join us and make a difference!