Senior Plant Engineer

Argenta•Shawnee, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of Senior Plant Engineer at our Shawnee, KS location. This position is an established, technically competent professional who develops and implements manufacturing process solutions. Leads projects and is often called upon by peers for guidance. Directs projects or discipline teams. Meets customer needs in support of Business goals. Coaches and teaches junior members of the department. This position will also provide direct engineering support for Production & Process Equipment in support of Manufacturing through the application of engineering-based principles and disciplines. Will work closely with Product Supply personnel within Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality & Technical Service Groups to understand current production processes/issues, initiate and support process improvements and improve maintenance procedures in support of system reliability.

Requirements

5+ years working experience in cGMP environment
Knowledge in Pharmaceutical regulations.
Bachelors degree in engineering discipline

Nice To Haves

Pharmaceutical background prefer sterile manufacturing experience with knowledge in pharmaceutical regulations.

Responsibilities

Makes independent decisions within defined areas of responsibility.
Serves as a consultant to management within a specified areas/discipline.
Advance technical project proposals to senior management, following through successful completion.
Influences commitment of resources at divisional / departmental level.
Continuously improve and support existing production equipment to support the efficient operation of the Argenta production facility.
Manage capital projects, develop and track budgets.
Interface with internal and external resources to facilitate the transfer of process knowledge to the manufacturing environment.
Ensure that all Engineering activities within the area of responsibility adhere to all applicable engineering standards, codes, cGMP’s, FDA and EU guidelines, safety and environmental procedures.
Reviews and approves standard operating procedures describing validation principles and activities.
Participate with completing risk analyses for qualifications and validations with participation of Quality, Production and MEU.
Actively participates during all phases of equipment life cycle by supporting the development of specifications, design and installation of equipment, systems, facilities, and utilities, and processes to ensure compliance to cGMP requirements.