Continuous Improvement Engineer

Perrigo•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Engineer supports investigating and closing site deviations. Person will also lead or participate in site wide improvement projects and other assigned continuous improvement initiatives. The Continuous Improvement Engineer provides technical support as it relates to incident/deviation investigations for all commercialized products at Perrigo facilities in New York. This position evaluates product quality through deviation trend analysis to ensure products and processes are consistently produced within their quality attributes. Coordinates the investigation and follow-up processes for assigned site(s) using various analytical tools (FMEA analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, etc.) in collaboration with the appropriate departments, outside suppliers, vendors, and contract manufacturers. The Continuous Improvement Engineer prepares investigations and incident reports and executes corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) as necessary for all product and process issues. This position ensures timely completion of all investigations and corrective actions and recommends disposition of all involved product to the Quality Leadership. Exercises and builds basic team effectiveness skills and collaborates within a work group.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required - preferably in engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
1-3 years of experience in this field is preferred.
Familiarity with cGMP, FDA regulations, including experience with investigations and/or developing and recommending process improvements.
Knowledge of principles, concepts and practices in pharmaceutical sciences, manufacturing and packaging processes.
Able to analyze and identify root causes, execute corrective actions/projects.
Very strong technical writing skills required.
Well-developed interpersonal, organization and communication skills, ability to work effectively with staff members at all levels, familiarity with cGMP and FDA regulations.
Computer literacy with a working knowledge Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), and SAP experience preferred.
Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent projects with minimal guidance and to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

Supports investigating and closing site deviations.
Leads or participates in site-wide improvement projects and other assigned continuous improvement initiatives.
Provides technical support as it relates to incident/deviation investigations for all commercialized products at Perrigo facilities in New York.
Evaluates product quality through deviation trend analysis to ensure products and processes are consistently produced within their quality attributes.
Coordinates the investigation and follow-up processes for assigned site(s) using various analytical tools (FMEA analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, etc.) in collaboration with the appropriate departments, outside suppliers, vendors, and contract manufacturers.
Prepares investigations and incident reports.
Executes corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) as necessary for all product and process issues.
Ensures timely completion of all investigations and corrective actions.
Recommends disposition of all involved product to the Quality Leadership.
Exercises and builds basic team effectiveness skills and collaborates within a work group.