Continuous Improvement Engineer: Lean Six Sigma in Pharma

Perrigo Company plc; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo Company plc is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Michigan to provide technical support for incident and deviation investigations across Perrigo facilities. The role emphasizes identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.

The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, expertise in Lean Six Sigma and ODR practices, and a focus on equipment reliability and process improvements in pharmaceutical manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• Knowledge of principles in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and cGMP.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work with staff at all levels.
• Experience with investigations and developing/improving processes is a plus.
• Familiarity with operator focused reliability programs (ODR, TPM, autonomous maintenance) preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word); SAP experience preferred.

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 for timely resolution.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support ODR activities by defining base equipment conditions, inspection points and lubrication standards.
• Partner with operations and maintenance to identify and eliminate contamination and hard-to-access areas.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure ODR routines strengthen equipment reliability.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

SAP

Job description

Perrigo Company plc is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Michigan to provide technical support for incident and deviation investigations across Perrigo facilities. The role emphasizes identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.

The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, expertise in Lean Six Sigma and ODR practices, and a focus on equipment reliability and process improvements in pharmaceutical manufacturing