Pharma Process Engineer - Manufacturing & Process Improvement

MSD; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Durham, NC is seeking a Specialist, Engineering to support thaw, pool, and filling manufacturing areas within a Technical Operations team. You will collect and interpret data, develop solutions and make high-impact decisions with limited supervision, collaborating across Operations, Quality, and support groups on key projects.

The role emphasizes technical analysis, process control, and writing change controls while advancing manufacturing efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with 2 years pharma operations or quality experience.
• Experience in GMP pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong leadership and teamwork; good communication.
• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot equipment.
• Experience in deviation/change control and/or equipment support.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing operations resolving thawing/pooling/filling equipment problems.
• Lead root cause analyses for equipment-related quality events.
• Prepare technical documents for regulatory submissions and site inspections.
• Ensure accuracy of Process Descriptions and Critical Process Parameter Memos.
• Support process engineering and development activities with safe, compliant practices.

Skills

Leadership

Change Control

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

GMP

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

MSD in Durham, NC is seeking a Specialist, Engineering to support thaw, pool, and filling manufacturing areas within a Technical Operations team. You will collect and interpret data, develop solutions and make high-impact decisions with limited supervision, collaborating across Operations, Quality, and support groups on key projects.

The role emphasizes technical analysis, process control, and writing change controls while advancing manufacturing efficiency and regulatory compliance.