Pfizer

Process Engineer, Compounding

Pfizer$68K — $114K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma (or Equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR Associate's degree with 4 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree with no experience.
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to manage priorities in high-pressure situations with aggressive time constraints.
  • Competency in MS Word, Excel, and Project.
  • Basic project management skills.
  • Self-starter able to work under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to project completion by managing time to meet targets and planning activities.
  • Lead process improvements and collaborate with technical staff to implement initiatives.
  • Support investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Propose opportunities for process improvements to enhance yield and reduce costs.
  • Develop process flow diagrams for critical processes.
  • Conduct engineering trials and author technical reports summarizing results.
  • Analyze data to identify cause and effect relationships.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and additional retirement savings contributions.
  • Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days.
  • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Full Job Description
The individual selected will be a key part of the McPherson Technical Services Group which delivers science-based solutions every day. The primary function is to implement the solutions for technical problems under moderate supervision in a structured environment. The individual will develop knowledge of drug products and pharmaceutical processes and implement process improvements in conjunction with manufacturing operations.

This position specifically involves supporting component qualifications, supplier change notifications, component specification development, evaluating new and innovative technologies, developing/improving processes for new and existing products. The individual will serve a technical representative for primary components used at the facility. This position will work in a team environment to provide day-to-day plant technical support, data driven problem solving, and participating in processing engineering activities. The position will assist with investigation of production process problems.

What You Will Achieve
  • Contribute to the completion of projects, manage own time to meet agreed upon targets and develop plans for activities on projects.
  • Lead process improvements, collect data to justify recommendations for improvements in production processes and collaborate with technical staff to implement process technology initiatives.
  • Support investigations to determine root cause and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
  • Proposes process improvement opportunities and/or corrective actions to increase yield, maximize capacity, reduce costs and decrease process variability.
  • Develop process flow diagrams for illustrating critical process and material flow.
  • Executes engineering trials, author technical reports summarizing results to support component qualifications, product impact assessments and investigations.
  • Analyze, apply, and interpret information and identify cause and effect relationships.
  • Evaluate new materials and primary packaging components.


Qualifications

Must-Have
  • Must have a High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience OR an associate's degree with 4 years of experience OR a bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills and attention to details
  • Demonstrated problem solving capabilities
  • Ability to get tasks accomplished and manage priorities while working in high pressure situations with aggressive time constraints
  • Competency in PC software such as MS Word, Excel and Project
  • Basic Project management skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to work with moderate supervision


Nice-to-Have
  • Exposure to global regulations on devices, drugs, validation/qualification requirements.
  • Knowledge of statistical software such as Minitab or JMP is desirable
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma and Statistical Analysis principles
  • Experience with data analysis and technical report writing


PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  • No unique physical requirements
  • Remains organized & positive in ambiguous and fast-paced, rapidly changing situations
  • Ability to analyze data from detailed schedule and risk management tools
  • Interface effectively with multiple stakeholder groups


NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
  • Limited travel required.
  • Non-standard work hour support of global conference calls, 24/7 manufacturing, etc. required when needed, though not typical of weekly requirements.


Other Job Details:
  • Work Location Assignment: On Premise
  • Last Day To Apply: August 5th
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68,600.00 to $114,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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About Pfizer

Hospira, Inc. is the provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies. Through its broad, integrated portfolio, Hospira is uniquely positioned to Advance Wellness™ by improving patient and caregiver safety while reducing healthcare costs. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., and has approximately 16,000 employees.

Pfizer Careers

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Size
79,000 employees
Market Cap
$285.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$9.6 billion
Founded
1849
5 Year Trend
+9%
Revenue
$41.9 billion
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