Senior Manufacturing Engineer

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Gruppe; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare innovation seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to manage filling and packaging equipment projects in a GMP environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, exceptional problem-solving skills, and experience with GMP operations. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities to enhance healthcare solutions worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years work experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience managing equipment projects from design to installation.
• Strong technical skills needed for a role involving filling and packaging processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment projects through to completion with minimal supervision.
• Define specifications for diagnostic equipment and packaging components.
• Prepare production documents and resolve issues related to equipment functionality.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Packaging Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

MS Project

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Senior Manufacturing Engineer proficient in Filling & Packaging equipment specification, procurement, installation and commissioning in a GMP environment. Ability to manage multiple equipment (new or upgrades) projects through to completion under minimal to no supervision. Understanding of equipment processes in GMP manufacturing environment. Excellent verbal/written communication skills, scheduling tasks/meetings and overall task management of equipment projects are essential pre-requisites for the position.

The Opportunity:

• Uses technical/business knowledge and expertise to support Operations in the design, scale-up, optimization, specification, procurement, installation and qualification of filling and packaging processes or equipment.

• Supports the preparation of any user/system requirements, bid package, capital justification, and factory acceptance/commissioning testing for all new filling and packaging equipment.

• Defines specifications of diagnostic equipment and packaging components in accordance with manufacturing capabilities and marketing objectives. Applies engineering principles and financial expertise to improve diagnostic manufacturing performance, promote cost reductions and achieve optimum level of quality and efficiency.

• Ability to manage equipment projects from design concept/user requirements through to installation/qualification, including collaboration with suppliers/vendors.

• Ability to evaluate filling & packaging processes to identify potential non-conformances stemming from equipment performance or supplier plastic component (e.g. bottle, cap). Collaborate with stakeholders, perform root cause investigations, recommend corrective actions and report on results.

• Prepares production documents (Packaging Records, Filling Records, Labeling Records) as needed. Investigates and resolves problems related to existing equipment functionality, and determines root cause of issues in conjunction with customer complaints.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering or Industrial Engineering preferred. Minimum 5 years work experience.

• Experience with GMP manufacturing operations, equipment and equipment suppliers, preferably automated liquid filling and packaging.

• Strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills required

• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to establish priorities to finish tasks, ability to re-prioritize tasks/projects as needed, ability to multitask, track status/progress and report/present updates as required

• Excellent interpersonal skills required to interact with stakeholders, e.g. Filling, Packaging, Quality Assurance, and Procurement.

• Excellent technical writing skills required.

• Previous good manufacturing practices (GMP) or background in an FDA-regulated environment in an engineering support role a plus.

• Proficient skills level with using Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Visio and MS Project.

• Previous experience with suppliers of injection-molded components and plastics processing used in FDA regulated industries.

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of New Jersey is $75,700 to $140,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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