Process Engineer

Zoetis • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis is the world leader in animal health, dedicated to serving veterinarians, livestock producers, and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals in over 100 countries. We are building a new manufacturing facility in Lithia Springs, GA, to support our growing monoclonal antibody and vaccine portfolios. This position will provide primary engineering support for Packaging, visual inspection, and support Packaging line and product transfers. It will also support Packaging startup and commissioning activities, and other areas of the facility as business needs dictate. The ideal candidate will utilize GMP industry best practices and expertise to measure, analyze, and specify requirements for best-in-class quality products and design for manufacturability. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate who can work cross-functionally in a highly regulated GMP-compliant environment.

Requirements

• BS in an Engineering discipline with 6+ years of experience
• Food and Drug Administration, USDA, and/or work in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in aseptic manufacturing or Packaging, or medical device industry, is required
• Proven experience in the application of engineering principles to the design and improvement of manufacturing processes
• Experience working with GMP contract manufacturing organizations and third-party suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with colleagues and management across departmental boundaries
• Candidates must possess flexibility and agility to respond to constantly changing conditions and priorities
• Proficient computer skills such as PAS-X or electronics batch record (EBR/MES), Excel, Word, MS Visio, JMP, Minitab, SAP, or similar software
• Must be willing to quickly learn and become proficient in common systems used to manage the business – to include production schedule, quality deviations, ERP system, and change control
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Must work near moving mechanical parts with moderate noise level where the use of hearing protection is optional, and eye protection is required
• All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pharmaceutical equipment and test method validation is preferred
• Experience with Operational Excellence tools such as DMAIC, 5 WHY’s, Fishbones, FMEA, etc.
• Green belt or Black belt certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Act as Packaging system owner during start up activities
• Lead and support Packaging implementation and improvements
• Support the implementation and use of PAS-X
• Support generation, review, and approval of Packaging SOPs
• Support deviations/change controls associated with Packaging line and product transfers
• Lead projects relating to the development and optimization of Packaging processes, including plant design, process equipment/workflows, and material handling
• Evaluate existing Packaging processes for improvements in capacity, efficiency, and product quality in alignment with business needs
• Improve testing methods and quality control measures, incoming materials, standards, and controls
• Develop user requirements for new capital equipment, survey potential equipment suppliers, submit RFQs, evaluate proposals from suppliers, and provide recommendations for purchase
• Develop and execute test protocols and reports to validate new or modified processes
• Investigate root causes of Packaging issues impacting product quality or yield, support implementation of improvements, countermeasures, and preventative action
• Identify sources of variation (procedure, process, equipment, people) within the Packaging process and design solutions
• Recognize the need for and embrace the concept of continuous improvement
• Create innovative ideas and recommendations based on engineering data, facts, and observations
• Collect process data and perform trending and statistical evaluation to monitor process performance to understand stability and areas for improvement
• Effectively partner with and motivate enabling support teams to improve operations for the advancement of the entire site and company
• Maintain quality control and safety standards
• Actively contribute to meeting business objectives around compliance, cost savings, and potential capital spending requirements
• Assist in completing validation activities as required
• Assist in non-conformance and CAPA investigations
• Assist in training and development of team members

Benefits

• healthcare
• dental coverage
• retirement savings benefits
• paid holidays
• vacation
• disability insurance

What This Job Offers

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