Avantor is looking for a motivated and experienced Process Engineer II to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for all phases of medium-scale assigned process improvement projects, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at the appropriate cost. Implements process improvements to meet quality standards performs feasibility studies and solves problems. Creates necessary documentation and aides in communication to personnel.
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What we're looking for
Education: Bachelor's degree; MS or advanced education in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of working experience in a manufacturing environment, in an engineering capacity involving chemical process design, transfer design input for manufacturability, and capital funds request preparation; hands-on involvement required
Applied engineering experience in a GMP manufacturing environment is preferred.
Familiar with equilibrium chemical reactions and mixing purification.
Preferred Qualifications: Must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, be detail-oriented, and be flexible to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, CAD, and/or Solid Works preferred.
How you will thrive and create an impact
Provides technical process ownership to core manufacturing processes, and further develops process methods, equipment, and support infrastructure to optimize production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and quality performance. Develop new manufacturing processes and assess the adequacy of equipment to meet ever-changing market/manufacturing demands.
Identifies new equipment and technologies to support continuous improvement and capacity expansion of core capabilities. Design, validate, and commission new production equipment and tooling, monitor modifications and upgrades, and troubleshoot existing processes.
Develops project budgets associated with the procurement of new equipment and technologies.
Ensuring planned engineering (process) progress for the engineering deliverables for
Tenders (as required) and awarded Projects, process engineering planning & scheduling, preparation of progress reports, manpower & resource forecasts, time schedules of engineers, and utilization of resources effectively & efficiently.
Provides operational leadership by managing the Process Design & Detail Engineering including performing process simulations, design calculations, Process Optimization, sizing & selection of equipment etc. Review of Client's tender documents, specifications, datasheets, installation, start-up, and validation of new process equipment and technologies.
Interacts with customers, internal team members, and vendors to develop process and equipment specifications. Prepares qualification reports, flow diagrams, and charts on research data and information.
Implements and maintains appropriate engineering records consistent with cGMP and ISO regulations for the production of Life Science biochemicals and reagents. Develops plans for the installation, movement, and repair of equipment and utilities within the building.
Develop and own asset identification system for all manufacturing equipment.
Develop, implement, and sustain reliability best practices to reduce unscheduled maintenance downtime and costs. Work closely with engineers/production staff. quality staff to monitor and improve the efficiency, output, and safety of the plant.
Optimize preventative and predictive maintenance programs, including Safety, Environmental, and
Quality critical process control.
Analyze downtime to identify chronic/sporadic failures and lead reliability improvement efforts.
Making observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved.
Lead RCFE (Root Cause Failure Elimination) process to identify the root cause and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence ensuring that all aspects of an operation or process meet specified regulations.
Development and utilization of key reliability metrics to consistently measure performance.
Provide long-range planning for the facility and equipment needs, including capital and major repairs. Support manufacturing and maintenance efforts as needed by the operation.
Develop engineering scope for equipment and review for input into Computerize Maintenance
Management System CMMS. Manage multiple projects as deemed necessary based on requirements.