Senior Engineer - Drug Product Operations Improvement

Amgen • Juncos, PR

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About The Position

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. SENIOR ENGINEER - DRUG PRODUCT OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world! In this vital role you will play a key part in optimizing our manufacturing processes and systems, driving strategic capacity improvements, and leading multi-functional initiatives that enhance operational efficiency. Using Lean, Six Sigma, and advanced simulation tools, you will ensure our processes are primed to support the development and delivery of life-changing therapies. By collaborating with teams across the organization and coaching on best practices, you will directly contribute to our mission. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Engineering Or Master’s degree in Engineering and 2 years of experience in Engineering and/or Manufacturing Support Or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of experience in Engineering and/or Manufacturing Support

Nice To Haves

• Educational background in Industrial Engineering, with working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes.
• Experience with digital simulation and planning tools (VirtECS, SIMIO, SAP), and demonstrated proficiency in using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, with a strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts, tools (OEE, Kaizen, 5S), and their application to drive operational excellence.
• Proven project management skills, including the ability to lead multi-functional teams through project development and closure, as well as experience with long and short-term strategic capacity planning, labor models, and new product introduction assessments.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with experience managing change and optimizing schedules.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills (Spanish and English), with the ability to present across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in digital tools and software (Office 365 suite, Minitab, Visio, MS Project, etc.), with a self-motivated and independent work style.

Responsibilities

• Drive the optimization of equipment utilization, process area capacity, manufacturing performance, and space utilization, while managing strategic capacity processes for business cases.
• Develop and implement manufacturing execution policies to improve throughput, minimize Work in Progress (WIP), reduce operational costs, and plan for direct/indirect headcount requirements.
• Identify, lead, and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities, applying Operational Excellence, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance performance in both Manufacturing and Support areas.
• Provide coaching and facilitate training on Lean practices such as Kaizen, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Visual Management, 5S, Mistake Proofing, and Standard Work to manufacturing and support staff.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams on improvement projects, supporting analyses related to Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, including benefits/risks evaluation.
• Facilitate department strategy and goals development sessions, assisting area management with quantitative analysis for decision-making and evaluating multiple alternatives.
• Support new product and technology introductions by performing industrial engineering assessments on capacity, staffing, layout, and impacts to manufacturing systems.
• Communicate and report assessments, project updates, problem-solving issues, and performance indicators to upper management and network-supporting groups.

Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and an annual site shutdown
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

What This Job Offers

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