Manager, Process Engineering

EyePoint; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

EyePoint, an innovative ophthalmology company, seeks a motivated Manager of Process Engineering to enhance manufacturing operations. Candidates should have a strong track record in process optimization, leadership capabilities, and extensive experience in life sciences. This role involves significant project management and team collaboration to ensure compliance and efficiency in production processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years in process engineering, with at least 1-3 years in a management role.
• Strong understanding of compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.
• Ability to develop team credibility and trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead tech transfer activities between facilities.
• Oversee engineering projects to improve production processes.
• Manage equipment and process validations.

Skills

Process optimization techniques

Lean methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science

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At EyePoint, leadership trusts our employees to get the job done. The patient-centric and award-winning approach we’re taking in business fuels our success for:

• preventing blindness through vision-saving medications
• delivering best-in-class proprietary pharmaceutical technologies
• transforming ocular drug delivery
  
  

We See You.

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Your future at EyePoint

EyePoint offers robust total rewards in a science-based entrepreneurial culture that empowers curiosity and innovation to help catapult your career. There’s space for every voice and perspective to be heard in our on-site and remote environments where a variety of strengths and diverse backgrounds are connected.

EyePoint is seeking an energetic and experienced Manager, Process Engineering with excellent interpersonal skills to join our team. This person will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing manufacturing and development processes and systems within the organization. This role involves leading a team of process engineers and prioritizing resources to address complex development and manufacturing initiatives.

The Manager, Process Engineering will lead process development and manufacturing continuous improvement activities related to component, device, drug product, and packaging related projects. This role requires the application of GMP manufacturing knowledge, equipment commissioning, testing, and data analysis to resolve and improve manufacturing operations while maintaining production efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role also includes leading and supporting tech transfer activities between development and manufacturing between the Watertown and Northbridge sites.

The position will be based out of the Northbridge, MA facility, with some responsibilities and presence required at the Watertown, MA facility. This position will report to the Director, Manufacturing and Technical Operations.

Candidate must have 1-3 years in a management or leadership role and be able to effectively collaborate with internal R&D, Quality, Regulatory and Operations departments and with external vendor and suppliers to deliver crucial components according to project timelines.

The ideal candidate possesses the ability to develop credibility and trust as a business partner and leader, to significantly contribute to the company’s growth, productivity, and innovation.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Individual Responsibilities

• Lead team in tech transfer activities from Watertown to Northbridge to bring processes forward to GMP implementation
• Oversee engineering related projects to constantly review and improve processes in production
• Develop and manage team of engineers to implement new process development initiatives
• Lead project planning and development activities to reduce cost and increase efficiency
• Coordinate and communicate engineering related activities internally and externally with product vendors and suppliers
• Manage equipment, facility and process validations.
• Create, customize, and implement tooling and fixturing to increase efficiencies and product quality in manufacturing
• Author and execute development protocols, testing protocols, validation protocols and final reports
• Lead Quality Investigations and non-conformances supporting GMP Manufacturing Operations
• Work in cross-functional teams and work with other departments for implementing change
• May require some travel to Watertown depending on project needs and company requirements
  
  

Qualifications

Primary skills and knowledge required include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop team of process engineers in a collaborative environment
• Strong understanding of process optimization techniques and methodologies
• Utilize lean methodologies to drive continuous improvements
• Knowledge of industry regulations and quality standards
• Capability to oversee process improvement projects from inception through completion.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution
• Prepare and present reports on process improvements, project status, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Allocate resources effectively to achieve project goals and maintain operational efficiency
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to enhance process efficiency
• Promote and support a culture of innovation within the team
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Proactive and creative problem solver who is highly organized and detail oriented
• Excellent listening and communication skills -both written and verbal
• Demonstrated adaptability, resiliency, and ability to thrive in fast paced organization
• Proven ability to influence and drive organizational success
• Exceptional project management skills, the ability to track and manage complex processes, projects, and budgets
• A demonstrated track record of successful cross-functional leadership, collaboration, and relationship building
• Experience in life sciences, medical devices, or regulated industry preferred
  
  

Level of Education Required:

• Bachelor of Science
  
  

Preferred Field of Study: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Number of Years of Experience in the Function and in the Industry:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in process engineering, with at least 1-3 years in a management or leadership role.
  
  

Envision Your Future

With the exciting energy of a winning culture and an exhilarating pace, we are an ophthalmology company committed to preventing blindness by developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics.

The collective power of our values influences everything we do, and everything we do for you.

• Success begins with our People
• Patients First
• Integrity
• Results-Driven
• Innovation
• Team Focus
• Diversity & Inclusion
  
  

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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Employment type

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Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

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