GMP Process & Packaging Engineering Lead

Zoetis; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis in Kalamazoo, MI, seeks an Engineer to support formulation and packaging within operations, and to partner on validation/qualification activities. The role emphasizes addressing deviations, implementing corrective actions, and delivering projects on time and budget.

You will work with cross-functional teams to drive safety, quality, efficiency, cost improvements (CIP), and apply data analytics, statistical tools, and QRM. Knowledge of cGMPs in FDA-regulated environment required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience in pharmaceutical/regulated environment.
• Experience applying continuous improvement tools.
• Understanding of statistical analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment and utilities in pharma.
• Project management experience with small or large projects.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic leadership principles.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for Formulation/Packaging areas.
• Use data analytics to drive process improvements and troubleshooting.
• Support deviation investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Authoring of change controls and validation protocols.
• Evaluations for new products/materials and validation assessments.
• Lead technical projects to deliver on time and budget (tech transfers, cost improvements).
• Assist with batch records and SOPs.
• Non-routine hours may be required.
• Travel to manufacturers for factory acceptance testing as needed.

Skills

Data analytics

Process improvements

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Technical writing

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Engineering

Masters in Engineering / related field

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zoetis in Kalamazoo, MI, seeks an Engineer to support formulation and packaging within operations, and to partner on validation/qualification activities. The role emphasizes addressing deviations, implementing corrective actions, and delivering projects on time and budget.

You will work with cross-functional teams to drive safety, quality, efficiency, cost improvements (CIP), and apply data analytics, statistical tools, and QRM. Knowledge of cGMPs in FDA-regulated environment required.