Continuous Improvement Engineer

Perrigo; Allegan Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total Rewards program

Career development opportunities

Forbes Best Employers list 2024

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer for our Allegan, MI facility. You will provide technical support for incident investigations, lead root-cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturing processes.

The role requires knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, cGMP, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive reliability and efficiency, while aligning with Perrigo's continuous improvement objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• Experience with cGMP and FDA regulations is preferred.
• Experience with operator focused reliability programs (ODR/TPM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to identify root causes of incidents and deviations.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate investigations with cross-functional teams and ensure timely resolution.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify improvement opportunities in manufacturing processes.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Support ODR activities by defining base equipment conditions, inspection points, and lubrication standards.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to eliminate sources of contamination and hard-to-access areas.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Perrigo

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Allegan, MI, US, 49010

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

The Continuous Improvement Engineer provides technical support as it relates to incident/deviation investigations for all commercialized products at Perrigo facilities within Michigan.

Scope of the Role

• Provide technical expertise and support to identify root causes of incidents and deviations
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence of incidents and deviations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate investigations and ensure timely resolution of issues
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of improvement in manufacturing processes
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Stay updated with industry best practices and technological advancements to enhance continuousimprovement efforts.
• Support ODR activities by helping define base equipment conditions, inspection points, and lubrication standards.
• Partner with operations and maintenance to identify and eliminate sources of contamination and hard to access areas.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure ODR routines strengthen equipment reliability and align with continuous improvement objectives.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree preferably in engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts and practices in pharmaceutical sciences and manufacturing processes.
• Well-developed interpersonal, organization and communication skills, ability to work effectively with staffmembers at all levels, strong technical writing skills, familiarity with cGMP and FDA regulations.
• Experience with operator focused reliability programs (ODR, Autonomous Maintenance, TPM) preferred.
• Familiarity with cGMP, FDA regulations, including experience with investigations and/or developing and recommending process improvements.
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), and SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent projects with minimal guidance and to meet project deadlines.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids

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