Associate Specialist, Engineering

MSD UK; North Carolina; On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

MSD UK in the United States is seeking a engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical manufacturing support across complex processes and equipment.

You will design experiments, prepare change-control documents, and collaborate with Quality, Planning, and Operations to meet tight compliance timelines and cost-saving targets. A strong background in process optimization and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or sciences required.
• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience in biologics, vaccine or bulk sterile manufacturing preferred.
• Experience using Lean/Six Sigma tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement continuous improvement projects and support equipment/ investigations.
• Supports and/or executes projects to increase compliance, simplify/standardize and gain efficiencies.
• Provides technical support to manufacturing for complex process/equipment issues.
• Designs and conducts experimental protocols in lab facilities or production scale.
• Authors and updates technical/manufacturing documents for change control.
• Supports regulatory inspection activities for the facility.
• Provides on-the-floor support for process/equipment issues on the shop floor.
• Completes projects to improve process performance including CAPAs and yield/efficiency improvements.
• Supports safety, environmental and compliance objectives.
• Manages project timelines and remediation plans when delays occur.
• Collaborates with area Coaches, Operators/Mechanics, Quality and Planning.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Project management

Scheduling

Adaptability

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Field failure analysis

Process optimization

Site supervision

Estimation and planning

Manufacturing scale-up

Oral solid dosage

Professional engineering

Engineering standards

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering or Sciences

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma tools

Job description

Position Responsibilities:

• Implementing continuous improvement projects as well as supporting equipment and investigations as required.
• Supports and/or executes continuous improvement projects that increase compliance, simplify/ standardize and/or gain efficiencies.
• Provides technical support to manufacturing for complex problems and issues including process/equipment.
• Designs and conducts experimental protocols as needed using the Technical Operations lab facilities and/or production equipment at full scale.
• Authors and updates technical and manufacturing documents necessary for engineering studies, change control.
• Supports regulatory inspection activities for the facility
• Provides on-the-floor support of operational and technical (process/equipment) issues on the shop floor.
• Completes projects to improve the performance of our processes, including investigation Corrective/Preventative Actions (CAPAs), projects aimed at improving Right-First-Time performance or preventing/reducing deviations, and value capture projects that seek to improve yield/efficiency, reduce cost, or lower our processing cycle times.
• Supports team safety, environmental, and compliance objectives.
• Manages project timelines to ensure key compliance and customer due dates are met; escalating any potential delays and develop remediation plans when possible.
• Collaborates effectively with the area Coaches, Operators/Mechanics, support groups, Quality, and Planning.

Required Experience and Skills:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or Sciences.
• Communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage projects/work to schedule/deadlines.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience in biologics, vaccine or bulk sterile manufacturing facilities.
• Experience using Lean/Six Sigma tools.

Required Skills:

• Adaptability, Applied Mathematics, Chemical Engineering Fundamentals, Chemical Plant Operations, Data Analysis, Engineering Standards, Estimation and Planning, Field Failure Analysis, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Oral Solid Dosage, Process Optimization, Professional Engineering, Site Supervision, Teamwork, Troubleshooting

Travel

• Up to 10% #MSJR #EBRG's #VetJobs

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The salary range for this role is $71,900.00 - $113,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

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