Senior Process Engineer - Viral Vector

Lonza Group Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Process Engineer to support viral vector manufacturing on site.

You will troubleshoot equipment and process issues, collaborate to improve reliability, and identify new equipment aligned with process needs while driving continuous improvement and validation activities. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in pharma/biotech manufacturing, strong leadership, and mastery of cGMP/GEP principles with excellent documentation, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related fields.
• 5-10 years of experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to improve processes, equipment performance, and automation functionality.
• Ability to develop URSs, technical specifications, standards, drawings, SOPs, and documentation while supporting validation, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Must have a deep understanding of GEP/cGMP/GDP and how they are related to maintenance and documentation.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision and lead initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience with RCM and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the support to manufacturing by troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
• Collaborate with Reliability engineer to improve equipment reliability and support maintenance programs.
• Provide engineering support to production in the identification of new equipment suited to process requirements.
• Monitor processes and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead failure analysis exercises and support corrective action implementation.
• Own and drive change controls, deviations, and validation activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve performance.
• Develop URSs, technical specifications, standards, drawings, SOPs, and documentation while supporting validation, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.

Job description

Senior Process Engineer – Viral Vector Houston, TX

The actual location of this job is in Houston, TX, USA. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do:

• Lead the support to manufacturing by troubleshooting equipment and process issues
• Collaborate with Reliability engineer to improve equipment reliability and support maintenance programs.
• Provide engineering support to production in the identification of new equipment suited to process requirements.
• Monitor processes and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead failure analysis exercises and support corrective action implementation.
• Own and drive change controls, deviations, and validation activities
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve performance
• Develop URSs, technical specifications, standards, drawings, SOPs, and documentation while supporting validation, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related fields
• 5-10 Years of experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Manufacturing
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to improve processes, equipment performance, and automation functionality.
• Ability to develop URSs, technical specifications, standards, drawings, SOPs, and documentation while supporting validation, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Must have a deep understanding of the principles of GEP/cGMP/GDP and how they are related to maintenance and documentation.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Must have excellent leadership skills
• Able to record information accurately and write official documents.
• Able to perform procedures according to written guidelines and recognize a deviation from accepted practice.
• Able to use spreadsheets, databases and word processing software.
• Able to effectively communicate with peers and supervisors verbally and in writing.
• Able to multi-task and displays the effective use of time in managing projects.
• Self-motivated, works well independently and as a team player.
• Must have a deep understanding RCM and Total Productive Maintenance(TPM)
• Understanding of process improvement and reliability engineering principles, methodologies and tools

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?