Process Engineer Inj Manufacturing

Pfizer • Kalamazoo, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Use Your Power for Purpose Our breakthroughs would not reach patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We depend on agile and committed members who grasp the significance and impact of their roles in Pfizer's mission. Patients require colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need. Role Summary Provides technical expertise and operational support for B41 Injectables Operation with focus upon the Injectable Manufacturing operations. Partners with shop floor colleagues and supervision to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production of a diverse mix of injectable products. Assists in equipment and process troubleshooting activities as needed. Develops as a key technical subject matter expert within the site for production and process technologies. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Identify and implement cost savings ideas, specifically line efficiency improvements and other projects that increase equipment capacity. Develops and validates manufacturing processes for drug products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to production, from other sites, or within the site. Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of formulation to determine control over applicable variables. Investigates deviations that occur on the manufacturing floor. Performs root-cause analysis and identifies appropriate, effective corrective actions. Implements corrective actions in conjunction with the appropriate enabling groups, i.e. engineering, maintenance, quality, validation, environmental health and safety. Leads technical improvement projects aimed at defect reduction, improved equipment reliability, and better equipment utilization. Serves as customer project manager on equipment purchases or improvements; interface closely with engineering to specify user requirements, review and approve drawings, define project scopes. Successful candidate must be familiar with tools and techniques required to manage large scale complex projects through multi-disciplinary teams. Collaborate with other enabling departments (Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS etc.) to assure initiatives are successful.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree with any years of experience, or Associate's degree with 4+ years of experience, or high school diploma (or equivalent) with 6+ years of relevant experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office programs
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes

Nice To Haves

• Pharmaceutical experience in Operations Engineering
• Experience in a highly regulated environment
• Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory standards
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify and implement cost-effective solutions
• Experience in optimizing production workflows
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement cost savings ideas, specifically line efficiency improvements and other projects that increase equipment capacity.
• Develops and validates manufacturing processes for drug products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to production, from other sites, or within the site.
• Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of formulation to determine control over applicable variables.
• Investigates deviations that occur on the manufacturing floor.
• Performs root-cause analysis and identifies appropriate, effective corrective actions.
• Implements corrective actions in conjunction with the appropriate enabling groups, i.e. engineering, maintenance, quality, validation, environmental health and safety.
• Leads technical improvement projects aimed at defect reduction, improved equipment reliability, and better equipment utilization.
• Serves as customer project manager on equipment purchases or improvements; interface closely with engineering to specify user requirements, review and approve drawings, define project scopes.
• Collaborate with other enabling departments (Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS etc.) to assure initiatives are successful.

Benefits

• 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.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees