Operations Engineer

MSD Malaysia; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking an Operations Engineer to drive materials planning, equipment readiness, and data integrity across Pharm Ops campaigns. The role supports digital tooling usage (Power BI, Spotfire, O365) and Lean improvement projects, aligning with production schedules and GMP standards.

The successful candidate will manage standard work boards, support non-standard activities, and contribute to 12-week sprint initiatives in constraint modules.

Qualifications

• Hold a Third Level qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering or Science discipline OR, Relevant Manufacturing Formulation experience
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Responsibilities

• Materials management – planning delivery of required materials to shopfloor for all Pharm Ops production campaigns.
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Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

BuildMaster

Change Management

Data Integrity

Debottlenecking

Equipment Maintenance

Equipment Management

Equipment Set Up

GMP

Influencing Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Machinery Operation

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Operations

Operations Support

Process Improvements

Process Optimization

Product Delivery

Production Optimization

Production Planning

Production Readiness

Production Scheduling

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Science

Tools

Power BI

Spotfire

O365 tools

eshopfloor

SAP/MES

Job description

Job Description An amazing opportunity has arisen for an Operations Engineer

What you will do

• Materials management – planning delivery of required materials to shopfloor for all Pharm Ops production campaigns, transfer request of materials on time to meet the production schedule.
• Escalation of any material issues pre-campaign as part of the production planning.
• Equipment management - Supports day to day production activity on the shopfloor to ensure equipment available for campaigns, downtime minimised, and production schedule realised.
• Data Integrity lead for Operations
• Leads small improvement projects in production to deliver IPT targets using appropriate Lean tools including the implementation of turnaround improvements, reduction of process variability, and waste elimination
• Provide support for Pharm Ops Model Areas including 12-week sprint initiatives in constraint modules.
• Operations Digital Visual Factory lead – focus on paperless operations and utilisation of Power BI, Spotfire, O365 tools, e-logs, eshopfloor to support digitisation
• Management of standard work boards; update and creation where required
• Commercialisation support - operationalisation of clinical and development campaigns and planning and supporting execution of any non-standard activities Author Operations related Deviations. Provide Operational expertise on other ancillary deviations
• GMP compliance – completion of factory walkdowns and closure of observations

What skills you will need

• Hold a Third Level qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering or Science discipline OR, Relevant Manufacturing Formulation experience
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills and an ability to collaborate and influence across functions
• Lean Six Sigma Certification an advantage
• Interest and experience in Digital tools an advantage (Power BI, Spotfire, O365 tools, eshopfloor etc)
• SAP/MES knowledge/experience
• Project management (not essential)
• Deviation management (not essential)

Required Skills

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Analytical Problem Solving
• BuildMaster
• Change Management
• Data Integrity
• Debottlenecking
• Equipment Maintenance
• Equipment Management
• Equipment Set Up
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Influencing Skills
• Lean Manufacturing
• Machinery Operation
• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Operations
• Operations Support
• Process Improvements
• Process Optimization
• Product Delivery
• Production Optimization
• Production Planning
• Production Readiness
• Production Scheduling
• Project Closing
• Project Management
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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): No

Job Posting End Date: 09/29/2026

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Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.