Plant Support Engineer

Colorcon®; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorcon is seeking a Plant Support Engineer for 100% on-site work at our West Point, PA facility. You will identify, plan, and execute projects to improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and facility reliability, collaborating with production, maintenance, quality, and operations teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of three years in manufacturing or process engineering, with strong problem-solving and data analysis skills to drive safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience supporting process optimization and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct engineering support to production, maintenance, quality, and operations.
• Investigate and troubleshoot equipment, processes, and facility issues.
• Lead safety, reliability, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and company requirements.

Skills

Process optimization

Cross-functional teams

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.

Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.

We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals.

Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated

Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making

Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can

Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals

Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do

Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program
• Employees have the choice between three medical plans
• 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
• Optional Vision Coverage
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment-related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

The Plant Support Engineer is responsible for identifying, evaluating, planning, and executing projects and technical improvements related to manufacturing processes, production equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure. This role manages projects through all phases of the project lifecycle including concept development/scope, budgeting, procurement, implementation, and project closure. The Plant Support Engineer serves as a technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving equipment and process issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The position partners with production, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to improve safety, reliability, quality, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide direct engineering support to production, maintenance, quality, and operations teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and execute engineering initiatives.
• Investigate and support troubleshooting of equipment, processes, utility, and facility issues; recommend technically sound solutions.
• Participate in root cause investigations and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production requirements.
• Support and execute assigned capital and expense projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
• Contribute to project scopes, technical specifications, schedules, and resource requirements; monitor project budgets, timelines, risks, and technical issues; communicate status updates and findings to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal resources, contractors, vendors, and consultants to successfully execute projects. Monitor contractor activities to ensure safe and efficient work execution.
• Support site shutdown planning and execution activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and operating costs.
• Analyze equipment and process performance data to identify improvement opportunities. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts and lead assigned activities when appropriate.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives through equipment modifications and process enhancements.
• Ensure projects and engineering activities comply with applicable regulatory, safety, environmental, and company requirements.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) activities and associated risk assessments.
• Draft, update, and revise engineering documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs,) equipment specifications, and commissioning documents.
• Maintain accurate project records, drawings, technical files, and closeout documentation.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
• Research, evaluate, and select equipment, materials, and service providers.
• Create technical bid packages and review vendor proposals.
• Support technical oversight during equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Participate in engineering department planning and improvement activities.
• Provide technical training and support for new equipment and process implementations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial, or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing, process engineering, continuous improvement, or related industrial experience.
• Experience supporting process optimization, troubleshooting, and implementation of process improvements.
• Experience working in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of process engineering principles, statistical analysis, root cause investigation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience analyzing manufacturing data.
• Familiarity with process documentation, risk assessment, validation, and change management practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard manufacturing software systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support projects to completion.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and continuous improvement mindset.

Working Location

• Position is 100% on site at the West Point 415 building.
• Will require occasional weekend work to accommodate project installations.

Location:

415 Moyer Blvd

West Point, Pennsylvania, 19486

United States

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