Process Engineer

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Andhra Pradesh; On-site; INR 500,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Team Member in Process Engineering to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. This role involves overseeing production operations, managing preventive maintenance schedules, and leading troubleshooting efforts to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on manufacturing and engineering, with a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes innovation and sustainability in healthcare, where your contributions will directly impact patient access to quality medicines.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in the pharmaceutical industry focusing on manufacturing and engineering.
• Proficient in incident investigation and CAPA implementation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations ensuring compliance with SOPs and cGMP standards.
• Perform risk analysis and implement process improvements.
• Troubleshoot issues to ensure process robustness and safety.

Skills

Incident Investigation

CAPA Implementation

Process Safety Principles

Risk Assessment Methodologies

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

• Sub Job Family: Technology Transfer - API
• Preferred type of working: On-Premise
• Years of Experience: 3 - 6
• Business unit: IPDO

Company Description

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further and to build the future.

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose.

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s).

Job Description

Job Summary
We are looking for a Team Member Process Engineering in MSAT for coordinating preventive maintenance schedules, overseeing external contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. They review production operations, train team members, manage spare parts inventory, and lead troubleshooting efforts to minimize downtime. Additionally, they maintain budgets, support technical activities, and ensure regulatory compliance, contributing to the efficient and reliable operation of equipment and facilities.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. You will be responsible for overseeing all operations in accordance with established SOPs, protocols, and any cGMP documents, ensuring data is captured in relevant documents following Good Documentation Practices.
2. You will perform risk analysis before implementing any changes in the production area to mitigate potential hazards or disruptions.
3. You will ensure assimilation, qualification, and validation of new processes or technologies in production, documenting and sharing findings with relevant team members.
4. You will improve yields, solvent recovery, waste reduction, and other production objectives to enhance operational efficiency.
5. You will initiate and close change control action plans to manage modifications effectively within the production environment.
6. You will enhance quality in both process and finished goods through continuous improvement initiatives.
7. You will investigate incidents, out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT) occurrences, and complaints to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
8. You will troubleshoot issues to ensure process robustness, aiming to find permanent solutions for operational challenges.
9. You will ensure that all site objectives for Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) are met, maintaining a safe working environment.
10. You will review batch production records, batch cleaning records, electronic batch production records (e-BPRs), and electronic batch control records (e-BCRs) for compliance and accuracy.
11. You will prepare and review Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) protocols/reports, Continued Process Verification (CPV) protocols/reports, and Batch Production Records (BPRs) for existing products undergoing changes.
12. You will ensure that trial recommendations are accurately captured in the validation batch production record for operational convenience and compliance.
13. You will adhere to established cGMP and safety protocols during all operations, reporting any deviations or incidents promptly.
14. You will report near-miss accidents to the appropriate Production Superior for investigation and corrective action.
15. You will document and report process/system deviations to Quality Assurance (QA), participating in investigations and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
16. You will execute and monitor the commercialization of Critical Process Parameters (CPP) processes to ensure consistency and quality in production.
17. You will attend mandatory training classes on cGMP, SOPs, process, and operational safety to maintain compliance and competency.
18. You will verify temperature tuning completion before starting up trials or validation batches to ensure process integrity and accuracy.

Qualifications

Educational qualification: Bachelors in Engineering, or a related field

Minimum work experience: 5-7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on manufacturing and engineering.

Skills & attributes:
Technical Skills

• Proficiency in supporting manufacturing and delivery processes, incident investigation, and CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action) implementation.
• Strong understanding of process safety principles and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, capacity, and productivity.

Behavioural skills

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

About the Department
Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)
At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities.

Benefits Offered
At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs. The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards.

Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions.