Senior GMP Process Engineer & Continuous Improvement

Zoetis, Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc in Kalamazoo, MI seeks an Engineer to support formulation/packaging and validation activities within operations. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost, while addressing deviations in a FDA-regulated environment.

Responsibilities include leading change controls, validation protocols, and tech transfers, plus project management of technical initiatives. Travel to suppliers may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or Engineering or 15+ years pharmaceutical experience.
• 5+ years related experience.
• Experience applying continuous improvement tools.
• Understanding of statistical analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment/facilities; pharma environment preferred.
• Project management experience.
• Technical writing and effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for Formulation/Packaging areas.
• Use data analytics to drive process improvements and troubleshooting.
• Support deviation investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Author change controls and validation protocols.
• Evaluate new products/materials and support validation assessments using Quality Risk Management.
• Manage technical projects to deliver on time and budget (tech transfers, new product introductions, cost improvements).
• Assist with batch records and SOPs.
• Facility support during non-routine hours as needed.
• Travel to equipment manufacturers for factory acceptance testing as required.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Statistical analysis

Project management

Technical writing

Leadership

Communication (oral/written)

Data analytics

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Engineering

15+ years pharma experience

Masters in Engineering (desired)

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zoetis, Inc in Kalamazoo, MI seeks an Engineer to support formulation/packaging and validation activities within operations. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost, while addressing deviations in a FDA-regulated environment.

Responsibilities include leading change controls, validation protocols, and tech transfers, plus project management of technical initiatives. Travel to suppliers may be required.