Senior Process Improvement Engineer

Roche; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company dedicated to transforming patient care through innovative solutions in diabetes management. As a Senior Process Improvement Engineer, you will lead impactful projects that enhance manufacturing processes and drive efficiency. Your expertise in lean methodologies will empower cross-functional teams to achieve excellence in product development. Embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion, where your unique contributions are valued. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare while advancing your professional journey in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in lean methodologies and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects aligned with organizational goals.
• Mentor and coach others on lean methodologies.

Skills

Lean Methodologies

Project Management

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Conflict Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Process Characterization Tools

Root Cause Analysis Tools

FMEA

SPC

Job description

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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

Doing now what patients need next. A pioneer in the development of blood glucose monitoring and insulin delivery systems, Roche Diagnostics – Near Patient Care is committed to helping people with diabetes everywhere in the world think less about their daily diabetes routine, so they can get true relief, day and night. We offer a broad portfolio of solutions for both people with diabetes and their professionals - from blood glucose monitoring to information management to insulin delivery to continuous glucose monitoring. Our aim is to offer innovative products, services and comprehensive solutions for convenient, efficient and effective diabetes management.

We are strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to build teams that represent a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Embracing diversity enables us to create a great place to work and to innovate for patients.

At Roche, we are passionate about transforming patients’ lives and we are fearless in both decision and action - we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

Internal Manufacturing Indianapolis is a function within Roche Diagnostics - Near Patient Care Operations, responsible for the strip manufacturing of the majority of our blood glucose monitoring portfolio for the global demand of our patients.

Role Purpose

As a Sr Process Improvement Engineer you will lead and facilitate continuous improvement programs within Internal Manufacturing - Indianapolis. This includes the training and coaching others on lean methodologies, as well as leading larger or more complex projects, as required. You will be a member of the Technical Excellence Leadership Team and report to the Head of Technical Excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Leads identification and implementation of key product and process improvement projects in alignment with organizational objectives
• Ensures area needs are represented and necessary deliverables are complete for new process and product developments
• Provides leadership on medium to large scope process improvement projects. Capable of setting direction and approach for these efforts
• Leads cross functional teams in accomplishment of organizational objectives. Ensures successful completion of deliverables through team
• Serves as a change advocate/leader for adoption of new and innovative improvement tools and methodologies. Coaches and teaches others on use and application
• Represents organization on new product and process development projects. Ensures manufacturing area requirements are identified and considered. May include soliciting, coordinating, and presenting feedback from multiple sources and functional areas
• Evaluates and assess feasibility of improvement ideas generated from manufacturing operations personnel, engineers, and others
• Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the quality system and achieving quality objectives through daily actions
  
  

Competencies:

• Mentors and coaches others within the organization on lean methodologies
• Influences organizational priorities with respect to improvement efforts and projects
• Ability to effectively negotiate and influence others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage conflict
• Solid understanding of business needs and drivers
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related discipline
• 5 years of related experience, including experience successfully leading cross functional teams
• Experience successfully managing medium to large scale improvement projects and in successfully interacting with all levels of the organization
  
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with packaging design and improvements
• Knowledge and/or previous experience with the application of lean manufacturing methodologies preferred. Knowledge and experience with process characterization, root cause analysis and process capability tools (i.e. DOE, FMEA, Fishbone Diagrams, SPC)
• Ability to analyze complex issues and formulate effective solutions
  
  

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indianapolis, IN is $91,600 - $170,200. 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.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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