Production Engineer

Bristol-Myers Squibb; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, MA is hiring a Production Engineer/Scientist 1 for the Single Use Facility. This role involves mastering routine and complex manufacturing tasks, providing daily technical oversight, and training staff to maintain cGMP compliance in a state-of-the-art facility.

You will lead process improvements, guide shift personnel, and support investigations and validations, with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement in the biologics pipeline.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Life Sciences with 0+ to 2 years in the industry.
• Required Skills: STEM knowledge, strong academics, passion for science, attention to detail.
• Desired Skills: internships/co-op in pharma or research; strong communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Master routine and complex manufacturing assignments with initiative.
• Provide in-depth training and ensure SOP adherence.
• Operate production equipment and process automation in downstream biologics.
• Guide less experienced personnel and ensure timely training completion.
• Lead coordination of special projects such as validation or investigations.
• Revise and create process documents.
• Champion safety and operational improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through data-driven changes.

Skills

STEM knowledge

Strong academics

Passion for science

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Life Sciences

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, 'Who are you working for?'-a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Downstream Operations, Production Engineer/Scientist 1 of the Single Use Facility is responsible for advancing the biologics pipeline according to established work instructions and in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). The role is based in a state of the art facility utilizing single-use technology.

The Production Engineer/Scientist 1 is responsible for mastering all routine manufacturing assignments/processes, providing daily technical oversight of execution of manufacturing processes, provide in depth training, maintaining a culture of compliance, and innovation within the downstream team. The Production Engineer/Scientist 1 is required to guide the shift personnel with technical knowledge to lead troubleshooting activities, provide investigation support, analyze process/equipment data, and identify and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Master and work on routine manufacturing assignments as well as assignments that are complex in nature where action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.
• Provide in depth training.
• In adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures effectively use and possesses mastery of various production equipment, process automation, and supporting business systems to support biologics production within the downstream operations.
• Ensure less experienced manufacturing personnel comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions and work with individual team members to ensure training is completed on time.
• Under direction of area management, lead the coordination and implementation of special projects such as validation or support routine process investigations.
• Revise and create process documents.
• Champion areas specific initiatives associated with work safety and operational improvements.
• Engage in and support culture of continuous improvement through ownership of improvement for work processes, equipment and safe work environment. Advise Shift manager on improvements which may optimize work processes.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical Engineering) or Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology) with 0+ years' experience but not exceeding 2 years' experience in the industry

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of science generally attained through a degree in the STEM fields.
• Strong academic performance
• Passion for science and a strong interest in manufacturing operations as a career
• Fast learner with strong scientific curiosity, good interpersonal skills, and attention to detail

Desired Skills:

• Previous internships/co-op in pharma and/or research experience at university
• Excellent and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership in professional, school, or community settings
• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools and web based applications.
• Prior experience successfully participating on work teams where personal accountability, attention to detail, collaboration, and results were expected.

Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $40.05 - $48.53per hour

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully - carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

• Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans - including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to