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Lilly del Caribe, Inc. Principal Engineer - Process Engineering in Carolina, Puerto Rico
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $78,750 - $148,500Organization Overview:The Process Engineering function is part of the Maintenance and Engineering Department that provides technical expertise and support to Operations ensuring compliance with cGMP, HSE guidelines and regulations, company standards and business practices. The primary areas of support include technical expertise (process and equipment), manufacturing and business process improvements, compliance with business systems, and people development.Responsibilities:•Technical leadership - Provide expertise as equipment/asset expert/steward for the areas supported to design, improve and maintain efficient manufacturing processes. Establish and maintain technical information of the process and unit operations within the manufacturing process.•Develop and monitor process and capacity indicators to identify and address performance issues and identify improvement opportunities.•Understand process hazards and participate/lead in Process Hazard Reviews (PHR) and assessments. Implement PHR recommendations. Assure safety processes are in place (i.e. LOTO, Line breaking, etc.).•Develop specialized technology/unit operations knowledge and provide training to operations as content expert for manufacturing standard operating procedures (SOPs).•Perform troubleshooting and investigation on unexpected issues. Own equipment related to deviations, CAPAs and changes. Lead or participate in investigations, problem-solving activities such as root cause analysis, FMEA, problem analysis and in development/implementation of countermeasure for quality, safety, environmental events.•Lead efforts in design, selection, installation, qualification, operation, maintenance, and reliability of process equipment and facilities.•Perform and summarize improvement opportunities in technical reports, investigations, plant/lab trials, data analysis and process modeling.•Active participation and engagement in the meetings and activities of the assigned process team and safety/environmental sub teams.•Own the qualified state of their equipment and monitor according to the defined strategy.•Own Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) strategy and execution for the assets, including requirements, design, and verification.•Have a holistic understanding of Process Validation (and associated equipment, facilities, and computer systems), assessment of significant changes, maintenance and other interventions, involvement with PM Plans and spare parts list.•Ensure process complies with current industry regulatory expectations, new regulations, and corporate policies and programs for Quality, Health and Safety & Environmental, Process Safety. Basic Requirements:•B.S. in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)•Minimum of five (5) years of experience in pharmaceutical (API/Chemical) operations. Demonstrated Technical knowledge in Process Equipment requirements, specifically those related to Chemical Operations.•Experience in PSM (Process Safety Management) process. Salary commensurate with experience. Additional Skills/Preferences:•Biotech/Chemical Operations; Spray Dispersing Drying Operations.•Bilingual (English/Spanish) with strong written and oral communication skills•Strong leadership and organizational skills•Knowledge in managing multiple project objectives or assignments.•Technical Writing•Strong customer service focus•Strong compliance mindset and sound judgementAdditional Information:•Available to work or provide support to a 24/7 operation, if necessary•Availability to travel within and outside Puerto Rico and U.S.•Work as a resource in other strategic areas of the business, based on business needs.