Production Engineer - Devens MA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Devens, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Engineer/Scientist 1 works in the Single Use Facility, reporting to the Director of Downstream Operations. The role advances the biologics pipeline by carrying out established work instructions in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) at an onsite, state-of-the-art facility that uses single-use technology. The position masters routine manufacturing assignments and processes, provides daily technical oversight of manufacturing execution, delivers in-depth training, and supports a culture of compliance and innovation within the downstream team. It also guides shift personnel in troubleshooting, investigation support, process and equipment data analysis, and identifying and implementing process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering) or Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Microbiology).
Zero to two years of industry experience.
Knowledge of science generally attained through a degree in a STEM field.
Strong academic performance.
Passion for science and a strong interest in manufacturing operations as a career.
Ability to learn quickly, scientific curiosity, good interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Previous pharmaceutical internships or co-op experience and/or university research experience.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership in professional, school, or community settings.
Proficiency with common computer tools and web-based applications.
Prior experience participating successfully on work teams where personal accountability, attention to detail, collaboration, and results were expected.

Responsibilities

Master and perform routine manufacturing assignments, as well as complex assignments requiring initiative to resolve problems and make recommendations.
Provide in-depth training.
Use production equipment, process automation, and supporting business systems to support biologics production in downstream operations, in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
Ensure less experienced manufacturing personnel comply with SOPs and work instructions, and help team members complete required training on time.
Under area management direction, lead coordination and implementation of special projects such as validation, or support routine process investigations.
Revise and create process documents.
Champion area-specific work safety and operational improvement initiatives.
Support continuous improvement by taking ownership of improvements to work processes, equipment, and the safe work environment.
Advise the Shift Manager on improvements that may optimize work processes.
Guide shift personnel with technical knowledge in troubleshooting, investigation support, process and equipment data analysis, and process improvement.