Lead Engineer - Rochester, United States - Unifin SAS

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    Lead Engineer - Automation & Industrial Controls

    Who we are?


    We are a French pharmaceutical industrial group, recognized for making affordable healthcare products that improve and simplify patients' lives to as many people as possible.


    With 30 years of technological expertise, we position ourselves as a world leader in sterile single dose with 10 sites on 4 continents and more than 2000 employees.


    Since 2013, our site Unither Manufacturing LLC. based in Rochester (NY), specializes in the manufacture of Blow-Fill-Seal, Liquid Stick-Packs, Pharmaceutical bottles, Tablets and Capsules. It has more than 280 employees.


    Your role

    Reporting to the
    Senior Manager, Engineering, Validation & Metrology,


    Serves as the team lead and a technicalresource supporting company objectives with respect to engineering design, process,and implementation with primary focus on automation and industrial controls.

    Servesas the engineering point of contact with regards to automation and industrialcontrols.

    Projects include but are notlimited to:
    manufacturing systems, packaging systems, process piping, utilitysystems, new facility construction and upgrades, and other control systems and applications.
    This position has direct supervisionresponsibilities.
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES /


    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Guideand manage the team
    Ensure the adequacy of the team's training / authorizations in relation to the department projects and tasks
    Manage the team's schedule via ADP software
    Carry out scheduled evaluations to assess the development and performance of your team
    Define action priorities in relation to means, resources and deadlines
    Develop the skills and autonomy of the team

    Ensurebudget reporting and monitoring
    Ensure complete reporting (project monitoring, monitoring of investment commitments, overheads) to Site Management
    Measure progress in achieving operating and investment budget commitments and propose refocusing actions if necessary.

    Engagein technical discussions with potential suppliers
    Organize and write specifications based on the needs and requirements
    Launch calls for tenders (Request for Proposal, Request for Service)
    Ensure the solution designed respects the established specifications(s)

    Ensure that technical choices which may deviate from established specifications, or the implicit expectations of internal customers are documented and validated in a formal manner.

    ExecuteProjects and Tasks to the approved completion deadlines and within the definedbudget
    Work in partnership with external companies
    Propose and apply solutions to mitigate and compensate for possible work delays
    Proactively alert site management to potential problems
    Ensure the successful commissioning of the project

    Monitorthe installations and commissioning of equipment
    Coordinate the various suppliers and vendors and ensure their compliance to health and safety instructions
    Possess adequate technical expertise allowing problem resolution
    Respect the data in the specifications
    Communicate with Production to coordinate activities with respect to production constraints
    Assist with commissioning activities and in putting the equipment into production
    Carry out an assessment after each commissioning

    Serves in an expert role in writing the qualification protocol, execution of the tests and approval of any resulting report.

    Participatein operator training (training)
    Work with internal customers to define the training requirement and provide technical content
    Organize training in collaboration with suppliers

    Studythe technical needs associated with new site investments
    Participate in different project groups
    Collect and analyze needs from internal stakeholders
    Define technical solutions and implementations
    Respect the technical, regulatory and quality requirements issued by Management and Quality Assurance.
    Take into account the necessary parameters (water production, energy, etc.)
    Respect flows, workshop ergonomics and safety constraints

    Ensurethe documentation of completed projects is updated
    Collect technical drawings from vendors for review and ensure they reflect the realized design
    Create technical drawings of the factory and update according to approved documentation practices


    Specific Skills:
    This positionrequires the ability to think in high level terms to develop engineeringsolutions for new processes.
    It alsorequires the ability to think in specific, detailed terms when problem solvingfor existing processes.

    Strong background in technical troubleshooting, problem solving.
    Detailed knowledge of equipment operation and validation requirements.
    Ability to work in a matrix organization with cross-functional teams
    Ability to specify, procure, oversee installation, and commission systems and processing equipment.
    Strong project management skills.
    Proficient knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMP requirements and systems a plus.

    Your profile


    REQUIRED EDUCATION:
    Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with equivalent experience.
    Master's Degree considered a plus.
    Associate's degree with highly relevant experience will be considered.

    QUALIFICATIONS/


    EXPERIENCE:
    Minimum 5 years in either a manufacturing environment, or equipment and packaging technology
    Experience in a regulated environment (FDA) preferred
    Supervisory experience a plus


    Compensation range

    95, ,000.00 USD

    *The referenced compensation range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.


    Learn more about us:


    We are a dynamic company driven by a spirit of victory and are therefore pursuing strong growth while maintaining a close relationship with our customers and employees.


    Our culture is based on 5 values: Respect, Responsibility, Trust, Courage and Innovation.

    We are committed to bringing these values to life with our employees by granting them a high degree of autonomy in the exercise of their profession and by encouraging their initiatives.

    We are committed to providing them with working conditions and atmosphere that is conducive to their development and the expression of their potential.

    We propose you to integrate a site that values the meaning of work and that entrusts our employees with a high level of responsibility.



    Join us and make a difference