Process Engineer

Zoetis • Union City, CA

1d • $77,000 - $118,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The ideal candidate will use industry best practices and their expertise in regulatory requirements to measure, analyze and specify requirements that lead to best-in-class quality products and design for manufacturing. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate, who can work cross-functionally to execute to the validation plan as well as material qualifications that come up as required.

Requirements

• BS in a field of Science or Engineering (Mechanical and Chemical preferred) or equivalent years of experience in Process Engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in GMP manufacturing, preferably in diagnostics or biodevice industries.
• Understanding of cGMP
• Application of Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing tools (Greenbelt is a plus)
• Project management experience
• Able to work in a team and independently
• Able to influence others with data-driven decisions
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in English
• Proficient with Microsoft programs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant advanced degree or training / certification in Process Engineering preferred.
• Statistical analysis, including DOE, is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead nonconformance investigations and drive CAPA using structured RCA (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone, fault tree) and Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Support manufacturing and troubleshoot process related issues.
• Lead projects relating to the development and optimization of consumables used in Zoetis' diagnostic products, ensuring deliverables and project timelines are met (30%).
• Implement changes including initiating change control, performing impact assessment and evaluating risk for non-conformances or process improvements.
• Assist vendor in completing deviations, CAPAs to meet delivery timelines.
• Develop and execute protocols and reports to quality equipment and processes. Use risk-based approaches for validation strategies, including acceptance criteria and sample sizes.
• Collaborate with site operations on projects to increase production capacity or deliver productivity savings of consumable components.
• Support continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with procurement to identify and qualify new vendors.

Benefits

• healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one
• a 401K plan with a match
• profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis
• 4 weeks of vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level