Process Improvement Engineer

Merck & Co. • Wilson, NC

33d • $85,600 - $134,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

POSITION OVERVIEW - Basic Functions & Responsibility - Essential functions include, but are not limited to: The Specialist, Engineering will provide support for packaging operations in a range of capacities including: analysis of operating performance, management of key operational data within SAP, application of advanced problem-solving capabilities, strengthening compliance posture and inspection readiness, and investigating and authoring deviations related to unplanned events. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES - Primary activities include, but are not limited to: Lead teams to identify, prioritize, and implement improvements related to Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, and Cost via detailed analysis of operating performance trends. Lead structured problem solving (i.e. 5 Whys, Fishbones, etc.) and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. Implement of new technology (i.e. installation of new packaging equipment, electronic batch records, etc.). Manage small scale projects across the Operations area related to changes supporting increased reliability, demonstration of new technology, or enhancement of compliance and safety. Authors deviations and works to coordinate, develop and implement Corrective Actions/Preventive Actions (CAPAs). Implement and optimize standardized work (i.e. Procedures, Tier meetings, task breakdown sheets, etc.) within the Operations department.

Requirements

• BS Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent/comparable/applicable BS Degree
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant industrial experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication (written and verbal), collaboration, project management and data analysis skills
• Technical writing experience i.e. documentation of scientific data.
• Demonstrated experience in identification and implementation of process optimization solutions.
• Demonstrated formal problem-solving e.g. fishbone, 5 whys.
• Adaptabilidad
• Análisis de causa raíz (ACR)
• Análisis de datos
• Control de calidad de fabricación
• Diseño del proceso
• Equipos de empaquetado
• Estándares de ingeniería
• Fabricación
• Fabricación a escala
• Formación para el liderazgo y desarrollo
• Gestión de mejoramiento de procesos
• Gestión de proyectos
• Industria biofarmacéutica
• Ingeniería de empaque
• Ingeniería de proceso
• Optimización de Procesos
• Procesos de embalaje
• Producción por lotes
• Proyectos de mejora de proceso
• Pruebas de embalaje
• Redacción técnica
• Rendición de cuentas
• Resolución sistemática de problemas

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of cGMPs as they apply to the vaccine/pharmaceutical industry.
• Formal training in Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience writing technical investigations, change controls, operating procedures, and batch records
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with data analysis software (i.e. Excel, Minitab, JMP, etc.)
• Project management

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to identify, prioritize, and implement improvements related to Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, and Cost via detailed analysis of operating performance trends.
• Lead structured problem solving (i.e. 5 Whys, Fishbones, etc.) and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Implement of new technology (i.e. installation of new packaging equipment, electronic batch records, etc.).
• Manage small scale projects across the Operations area related to changes supporting increased reliability, demonstration of new technology, or enhancement of compliance and safety.
• Authors deviations and works to coordinate, develop and implement Corrective Actions/Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
• Implement and optimize standardized work (i.e. Procedures, Tier meetings, task breakdown sheets, etc.) within the Operations department.

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits

What This Job Offers

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