Process Engineering Manager

Merck • Kankakee, IL

12d

About The Position

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. 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: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Process Engineering Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in identifying, developing, and executing process improvement projects and initiatives that enhance our operational efficiency and product quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process development, a deep understanding of production technologies, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for managing the process development laboratory and ensuring compliance with industry standards, while also mentoring junior staff and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/scientific discipline, or related field.
• 5+ Years experience in biologics manufacturing or cGMP manufacturing.
• 5+ Years of personnel management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Subject matter proficiency across a range of processing techniques such as filtration/ultrafiltration, and chromatography employed in the isolation and purification of blood proteins.
• Expertise and demonstrated experience in biologics process development, scale up and technical transfer.
• Expertise in design of experiments, data analysis and data interpretation for process development studies.
• Technical problem-solving ability utilizing current research and technologies.
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership, strong people skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team/matrix environment as well as independently manage priorities and maintain timelines for multiple activities.
• Previous experience with Process Analytical Technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and execute process improvement projects and initiatives, including methods, tools, roadmap systems, and deployment.
• Manage the setup and operation of the process development laboratory.
• Provide subject matter expertise for production processes, assimilating and utilizing new technologies quickly while offering guidance, training, and direction on technical items.
• Design and lead the selection of process trains and process flows.
• Design and execute experiments to enhance process/product understanding and manufacture GMP batches at various scales.
• Create, manage, and control systems and procedures, including batch records, change controls, and standard operating procedures, with a strong focus on lean manufacturing, process efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Lead process development activities focused on developing well-understood, science-driven products and processes at all scales, ensuring robust and repeatable control.
• Choose suitable parameters for the production of prototypes and finished products to guarantee consistent product quality and reproducibility.
• Manage a systematic approach to process development and technology transfer activities to ensure consistency and quality in end processes.
• Prepare, review, and approve protocols, reports, and batch records.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, cGMP, safety and environmental legislation, and company policy in day-to-day activities.
• Present technical data to cross-functional teams and senior management, effectively communicating critical process issues and solutions.
• Develop action plans and research planning on an annual basis, as well as a longer-term 3–5-year horizon.
• Serve as the primary customer liaison for customer complaints and collaborative efforts.
• Manage, train, and mentor junior process development staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here .

What This Job Offers

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