Sr. Specialist, Compliance/Engineering - Oral Solid Dosage (Onsite)

MSD•Rahway, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineer (2nd Shift) in our Company's Research Labs (Pharm Ops Engineering) provides engineering and compliance support for the FLEx (Formulation, Laboratory & Experimentation) Center in Rahway, NJ. This role supports non‑sterile process equipment and utilities used in the manufacture of oral solid dosage (OSD) products across clinical, developmental, and commercial programs. The position operates with minimal supervision and serves as a key technical and compliance resource during second‑shift operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations for oral solid dosage (OSD) formats
Demonstrated commissioning and qualification experience supporting GMP manufacturing equipment in regulated environments
Hands-on familiarity with OSD process equipment and operations, including granulation, milling, blending, drying, tablet compression and coating, and encapsulation
Strong technical troubleshooting capability across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems
Working knowledge of Quality systems, cGMP requirements, Good Documentation Practices (GDocP), and applicable Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
Experience performing root cause analysis and supporting technical investigations in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with CMMS/CCMS platforms and validation documentation tools (e.g., Kneat)
Strong organizational, time‑management, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively across cross‑functional teams
Proficient with standard business and documentation software tools

Nice To Haves

Adaptability
Analytical Testing
Data Analysis
Detail-Oriented
Deviation Management
Equipment Qualification
Equipment Troubleshooting
GMP Compliance
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Manufacturing Operations
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Systems
Procedure Reviews
Process Architecture
Process Design
Process Engineering
Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
Process Optimization
Process Technologies
Protocol Review
Quality Engineering
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Software Documentation
Strategic Thinking

Responsibilities

Independently provide second‑shift engineering support for OSD process equipment and associated utilities within a GMP manufacturing environment, operating with minimal supervision
Develop and provide shift-change notes to ensure seamless support to the 1st shift team.
Act as the secondary technical escalation point by reviewing procedures, wiring diagrams, equipment drawings, vendor manuals, and calibration/maintenance records to diagnose and resolve issues.
Support troubleshooting of equipment and process issues, and implement effective corrective actions in collaboration with Operations, Process Engineering, Quality, and site technical teams
Apply engineering principles and OSD process knowledge to support routine manufacturing activities, deviation response, and investigation efforts
Provide Quality Engineering support to ensure facilities, utilities, and equipment remain compliant, qualified, and fit for GMP clinical, developmental, and commercial operations
Adhere to all applicable safety requirements
Author, review, and maintain GMP documentation, including procedures, IQ/OQ protocols, qualification reports, and engineering drawings, in accordance with site and regulatory requirements
Execute commissioning, qualification, and decommissioning activities in alignment with approved protocols, change controls, and site standards