Process Engineer

Merck KGaA•Lenexa, KS

36d•$78,000 - $123,600•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Your Role: Primary responsibility is to monitor and support the Dry Powder Manufacturing process in Lenexa, KS. It is a 24/7 media manufacturing plant which requires round the clock support. The position is responsible for understanding the Dry Powder Media manufacturing process to include blending, pin milling, dispensing/packaging, and the cleaning/drying of the equipment. The incumbent will navigate the process control systems for the equipment and understand how the system interfaces and stores data to OSI PI historian. The engineer will have knowledge of product powder attributes such as particle size, bulk density, flowability, and cohesiveness. The process engineer is the liaison between maintenance, engineering, and the shop floor. Provide support and mentoring to other engineering and engineering support personnel. Assist operations implementation of process improvements and during equipment startup and commissioning activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or related Engineering Discipline.
1+ years of experience in a regulated industry.
1+ years of project management experience.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in a regulated industry.
Proven ability to lead and participate as part of a team.
Dry product processing and packaging experience.
Effective communication skills. Able to keep Production Manager, and other Process Engineer up to date on all activities.
Effective customer service skills and the ability to interact with customers and co-workers in a productive manner.
Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in team environment.
Proficient in MS Office Suite. Some knowledge and ability to navigate in Microsoft Access.
Some knowledge and ability to navigate process plc systems and OSI PI data historian.
Statistical process control (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing SQC, etc) knowledge.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support of the process equipment and manufacturing process to DPM personnel to include supervisors, lead operators and line operators.
Provide technical support of the manufacturing process to internal departments and external customers as requested.
Correct and implement solutions for process operational issues related to managing the equipment and manufacturing process.
You will assess and implement process improvements for cycle time, quality, and safety. Large scale improvements will utilize a formal process improvement tool.
Larger scale projects will run as a formalized project. You will use OSI PI data historian and review of existing process patterns to recommend improvements.
Takes part in and contributes to a safe working environment by following corporate and department safety regulations.
Performs other relevant duties as assigned.