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Process Engineer, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), Florida
Title: Process Engineer – ENG0000J
About us
BD, a leading global medical technology company that
makes and sells medical devices, instrumented systems and reagents, is
dedicated to improving people’s health throughout the world. BD
is focused on improving drug therapy, enhancing the quality and speed
of diagnosing infectious diseases, and advancing research and discovery
of new drugs and vaccines. The Company’s capabilities are
instrumental in combating many of the world’s most pressing
diseases. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New
Jersey, BD employs more than 25,000 people in approximately 50
countries throughout the world. The Company serves healthcare
institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry
and the general public.
Description
Direct report to Engineering & Facilities
Manager with an indirect report to the Director of Operations. Emphasis
on process management/support activities toward attainment of
department and plant goals in the area of safety, waste, quality, and
cost improvements. Support Division R&D on the implementation of
major projects and new product introductory programs. Research and
offer solutions to resolve problem areas. Determine best utilization of
equipment, facilities, material flow and personnel. Investigate and
troubleshoot technical problems. Works with production personnel in
regards to technical training of systems operation and troubleshooting.
* Implement data collection methods to quantify equipment reliability, production output, and scrap rates.
* Responsible for cost-effective solutions to manufacturing issues
utilizing automation expertise with thorough cost analysis to justify
suggestions.
* Ensure team compliance with all GMP, regulatory and ISO
guidelines including company policies and departmental procedures.
* Trains and develops team members to operate the product line to achieve established production schedule.
* Understand/support operational budget for assigned product team.
* Liaison to the central quality group facilitating quality improvements and managing the customer complaints for the team.
* Liaison to the central engineering group facilitating lean manufacturing concepts.
* Ensuring adherence to manufacturing schedule, administration of
equipment (cleaning, inspection, maintenance and calibration,
development and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
and assuring that processes and products conform to internal and cGMP
regulations and ISO standards.
* Should be able to provide hands on support and technical
expertise to the team and provide troubleshooting to assigned equipment
when needed.
* Reports to Engineering & Facilities Manager and provides supervision to exempt and non-exempt associates.
* Specific focus will be in the areas of improving waste, quality,
and equipment efficiencies. Monitor and support activities concerning
safety, GMP's, ISO standards and housekeeping.
* Responsible for scheduling his/her work through the Maintenance
Shop and coordinating these activities with the respective teams or
Production Facilitator.
* Required to assist/support all technical associates toward
resolving production department problems. As necessary, must direct the
efforts of these resources.
* Proposes and implements cost reductions to meet budgeted amounts and deadlines.
* Provide functional supervision of other engineering, technical
or production personnel toward attainment of their assignment.
* Ensure adherence to manufacturing schedule and maintain detailed production records.
* Ensure that cleaning, inspection, maintenance and calibration of equipment take place according to schedule.
* Utilize resources the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
* Assure that Company policies and procedures are followed. Recommends changes to operating unit policies.
* Assures finished products conform to Quality and ISO standards.
* Executes assigned projects and communicates status.
* Develop and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and other related documentation.
* Lead Continuous Improvement Projects applying the Six Sigma tools for problem solving.
* Support process validation efforts.
* Supports related Project duties assignments as required for the AF2 Miami Project.
* Ensure E&HS policies are followed.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills:
- Requires a Bachelor Degree in a related scientific
discipline (such as Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry,
Biochemistry, Biology or Microbiology) and minimum 5 years of
experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or cell media industry
including 3 years of experience in a supervisory role or equivalent
combination of related education and experience.
- Project management and process engineering experience
preferably with powder and liquid media manufacturing experience.
Process validation and statistical analysis experience.
- Demonstrated experience with specifying manufacturing
equipment and scaling up processes related to pharmaceutical,
biotechnology or cell media industry.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop others. Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills and experience with
software applications including Microsoft Office, MS Access, MS
Project, Visual Basic, and statistical software packages. ERP system
experience
Profile
Job Category: Engineering
Location: United States-Florida
Shift: First Shift / Day Job
Relocation Available: Yes
To Apply:
http://www.bd.com/us/careers/
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