Production Engineer I - St Albans, United States - St. Joseph's Hospital

Description

Job Description


About the role:

The Production Engineer I reports to a production manager and is responsible for on-shift operational support of the Albumin and Fractionation departments in Covington, GA.

You will focuse on resolving manufacturing problems, enabling manufacturing to meet production goals. As a member of the operations team, the Production Engineer I provides on-shift technical knowledge and leadership.


How you will contribute:
Troubleshooting and provide timely resolution to technical issues in support

of ramp-up and steady-state operations of two highly-automated pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.


Scope of support will include:
Plasma Fractionation and Albumin Purification processes
Process equipment (vessels, centrifuges, filter presses, UF/DF, robotics, COP
washers, CIP skids)
Distributed Control System (DeltaV) and Process Logic Controllers
Manufacturing Execution System (Siemens Simatic IT)
Automation hardware
In Process Testing lab (pH, conductivity, titration)
Safety and quality investigations


Continuously improve manufacturing operations by:
Reduce manufacturing events, user interventions, and batch record alerts
Identify and develop opportunities to reduce cycle time, error proof operations, and eliminate waste
Perform operational assessments to ensure proper processes, procedures, tools,
and training are in place
Investigate and resolve issues assigned from the departmental issues log
Support Process Unit Team projects and Continuous Improvement efforts

Actively support information sharing and learning between team members by:
Lead Knowledge Transfer training with manufacturing staff
Coach manufacturing staff while partnering with them to resolve technical issues
Develop troubleshooting guides for common problems
Share process knowledge with colleagues across shift

Assist Manufacturing and Quality departments in CAPA investigations
Main interface with other departments to resolve issues related to equipment, process, and compliance, including maintenance, metrology, and validation.
Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.


Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline required. S
Related work experience within a technical or GMP environment is preferred.
Knowledge of basic engineering principles in different engineering disciplines
Ability to discuss normally encountered technical issues, both verbally and in written form
Initial training in concepts of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma quality techniques
Ability to work 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in support of a 24
Ability to work in a clean room environment
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (such as hard hats, safety shoes, safety
glasses, ear plugs) due to safety requirements in specific areas


What Takeda can offer you:

Comprehensive Healthcare:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
Generous paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and volunteering
Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
Family Planning Support
Professional development and training opportunities
Tuition reimbursement

Important Considerations

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to create quality products and we aim to create a safe environment for our team members.

As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product or putting anyone at the site in harm's way.

In this role, you may:

Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.

This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
Work in a cold, wet environment.
Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.

More About Us

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs.

Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do.

We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

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EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time


Job Req:
R0098370

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