Sr. Principal Engineer, Equipment Preparation Lead

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Wilson, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Global Process Engineering team, the Sr. Principal Engineer, Equipment Preparation Lead, is the technical, subject matter (SME) expert in the equipment preparation area (parts prep, autoclaves, parts washers, COP/SOP, filter integrity testing). They will be accountable for overall E2E process engineering leadership in the design and execution of the equipment preparation area for a new cGMP drug product manufacturing plant. They will be responsible for leveraging their scientific, technical, and business expertise to develop the system equipment, solve sophisticated technical issues, optimize the process, lead commissioning and qualification activities and line start-up and ensure full compliance to regulatory standards.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in engineering required; MS or MBA preferred.
A minimum of 10 years experience in process engineering or capital project execution of equipment preparation equipment – autoclaves, parts washers, filter integrity testing, COP (clean-out-of-place), SOP (steam-out-of-place), equipment disassembly and assembly.
Track record of developing and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders
Ability to lead and motivate multicultural teams and remote customers
Extensive interaction with external partners (A&E, construction firms, equipment vendors) to develop, organize, and execute project plans as filling system SME
Excellent problem-solving skills when handling potential conflicts
Understanding sophisticated technical/regulatory issues impacting facility/equipment design
Solid understanding of the following: cGMP’s for aseptic manufacturing of multiple regulatory bodies (EU, FDA), including fluency in the understanding of new EU Annex 1 guidelines and its impact on facility/equipment design
EHS requirements, with particular focus on EHS by design and construction safety
Start-up processes and Commissioning & Qualification of equipment preparation equipment (autoclaves, parts washers, filter integrity test stations, COP/SOP stations)
Principles for engineering design for drug products in the Biotherapeutic industry
Construction & Procurement process
Project Controls processes
Project scheduling
Strong technical process engineering knowledge and experience and has a great passion for solving highly complex technical problems
Strong problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills to drive impact in a fast-paced evolving business landscape
Ability to drive process engineering innovation for equipment and facilities ensuring technical knowledge is maintained and expanded throughout the team

Nice To Haves

Consistent track record on leading capital projects for aseptic processing equipment including autoclaves, parts washers, filter integrity units, and COP/SOP systems
Capital project leadership of aseptic manufacturing equipment, green or brown field GMP manufacturing facility start-up, in the range of $100 - $500 MM
Strong process engineering expertise in conceptual design through C&Q (commissioning & qualification) to ensure efficient operational readiness within a biotherapeutic drug product environment in filling systems
Experience in green or brown field GMP manufacturing facility start-up

Responsibilities

Development and delivery of the equipment preparation area system specifications, and drawings (user requirements, data sheets, technical specifications, P&IDs, PFDs)
Assess vendor competency and capabilities, review and discuss bid documents, and be held accountable for project development and execution, including performance of the process systems
Lead the detailed design and development of the equipment preparation area collaborating with a diverse multi-functional team including strategic equipment vendors
Lead equipment FAT, SAT, C&Q, and start-up
Technical issue resolution on the system during C&Q testing and the readiness of the system to start C&Q activities
Helping to identify and expedite key activities across multiple business functions (Manufacturing, Facilities, MSAT, Quality, Procurement, E&PS (Engineering & Property Services), and EHS)
Ensure alignment across evolving business needs and require strong partner management and leadership skills to collaborate across these multiple business partners.
Maintain a solid understanding of industry trends and benchmarking against internal/external practices
Apply data-driven insights and market intelligence to advise future decision making, stay informed on industry and regulatory trends, and adapt strategies accordingly to achieve excellent portfolio performance.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, government regulations, and customer specifications