GMT Manager Engineer

Zoetis; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Accommodations if requested

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking an Engineer to support formulation/packaging within operations in the US. You will apply data analytics to drive process improvements, address deviations, and support corrective actions in a FDA-regulated environment.

You will work in cross-functional teams on tech transfers, new product introductions, and cost-improvement projects, and you will draft batch records and validation protocols. Some non-routine hours and travel for FAT may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or Engineering or related field; 15+ years pharma experience preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience applying continuous improvement tools.
• Understanding of statistical analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment and facilities in pharma.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for Formulation / Packaging areas.
• Use data analytics to drive process improvements and troubleshooting, including process capability analysis for periodic product reviews
• Support deviation investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Authoring of change control, validation protocols
• New product/material evaluations as well as provide support for validation assessments/evaluations, including using Quality Risk Management tools.
• Provide project management of technical projects to deliver projects on time and to budget such as; tech transfers, new product introductions, cost improvement projects.
• Assist with the authoring of batch record and standard operating procedures
• Facility support may be required during non-routine hours.
• Travel to equipment manufacturers for factory acceptance testing will be required as needed

Skills

Data analytics

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Continuous improvement

Statistical analysis

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Engineering / related field

Tools

Minitab

Job description

The Engineer will work within operations to support formulation/packaging along with validation/qualification activities. As well, this role will be responsible for providing the technical support to investigate and address process deviations and corrective actions. The ideal candidate will also work in cross-functional teams to identify and implement safety, quality, efficiency and/or cost improvements (CIP's) on equipment and processes within operations. Will need to comply with cGMPS in a FDA regulated environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Act as a subject matter expert for the Formulation / Packaging areas.
• Use data analytics to drive process improvements and troubleshooting, including process capability analysis for periodic product reviews
• Support deviation investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Authoring of change control, validation protocols
• New product/material evaluations as well as provide support for validation assessments/evaluations, including using Quality Risk Management tools.
• Provide project management of technical projects to deliver projects on time and to budget such as; tech transfers, new product introductions, cost improvement projects.
• Assist with the authoring of batch record and standard operating procedures
• Facility support may be required during non-routine hours.
• Travel to equipment manufacturers for factory acceptance testing will be required as needed

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or Engineering /related field or 15+ years Pharmaceutical experience
• 5+ years of related experience
• Experience in applying continuous improvement tools
• Understanding of statistical analysis
• Understanding of manufacturing and associated equipment and/or utility/facility systems and equipment. Experience within a pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Project Management: proven experience with small or large projects
• Language Skills: Technical Writing required, along with effective written and oral communication
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Applications, Minitab or comparable statistical software
• Leadership: knowledgeable of basic leadership principles

Desired Qualifications

• Aseptic Manufacturing Experience
• Masters in Engineering / related field
• Green/ Black Belt Six Sigma certification
• Experience in lean six sigma, value stream mapping, visual management, 5S, etc.

Full time Regular Colleague

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support.

• We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support.