Plant Engineer II

PCI Pharma Services

$80K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years' experience in a GMP, ISO, or FDA-regulated environment.
  • Proficiency in engineering principles related to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead equipment design and specification for compliance.
  • Coordinate installation and validation of new manufacturing equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues with cross-functional teams.
  • Develop preventive maintenance programs for critical equipment.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with experienced senior engineers.
  • Chance to mentor entry-level engineers.
  • Engagement in impactful continuous improvement projects.
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
  • Commitment to ethical and legal standards in operations.
Full Job Description
Summary of Objective:

As a Plant Engineer II, you will play a key role in optimizing and maintaining manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient and compliant pharmaceutical fill-finish production. This position requires a skilled engineer with understanding of equipment design, troubleshooting, and process improvement. The Plant Engineer II will work closely with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the success of site projects while working closely with experienced senior engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned.
  • Lead the design and specification of manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
  • Coordinate the installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues, working closely with cross-functional teams.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for critical equipment.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes through equipment upgrades and modifications.
  • Mentor and guide entry-level engineers in equipment-related tasks.


Equipment Design and Optimization:
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to design, specify, and optimize manufacturing equipment for pharmaceutical production.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical input to ensure equipment meets project requirements.


Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization, efficiency gains, and cost reduction within the manufacturing environment.
  • Implement and oversee continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.


Equipment Qualification and Validation:
  • Develop and execute equipment qualification protocols and validation procedures in compliance with industry regulations.
  • Ensure equipment is qualified for intended use and meets regulatory standards.


Troubleshooting and Maintenance:
  • Provide technical support for equipment-related issues, troubleshoot problems, and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with maintenance teams to develop and execute preventive maintenance plans for manufacturing equipment.


Documentation and Compliance:
  • Generate and maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation related to equipment specifications, processes, and validation activities.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and quality standards in all equipment-related activities


Safety:
  • Ensure contractor compliance with EH&S policies and procedures, including Hot Work and Lock Out Tag Out; uphold all safety procedures and safe practices.
  • Inspect contractor's work to ensure that safe work practices and standard operating procedures are followed.


Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE
  • 4+ years' experience with GMP, ISO, and/or an FDA-regulated environment is required.
  • Proficiency in engineering principles and their application to pharmaceutical manufacturing processes


EDUCATION
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field


QUALITIES
  • Strong project management skills
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry quality standards
  • Support initiatives to completion
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
  • Detail oriented with problem-solving capabilities and able to implement innovative ideas
  • Assertive, self-directed, and results-oriented
  • Strong commitment to conducting PCI business according to the highest legal and ethical standards and to continually pursue excellence in the manufacturing and delivery of PCI products and services.
  • Resilient, can quickly move forward despite challenges, thrives on challenges to improve skills and abilities
  • Must be able to work as a self-starter and handle multiple priorities in a dynamic cross-functional team-based environment.

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