Akkodis is seeking a Senior Engineer for a contract job with a client in Kalamazoo, MI. We are looking for an experienced Engineer to join our operations team, supporting formulation/packaging and validation/qualification activities. This role will also focus on driving reliability programs to enhance equipment uptime, operational efficiency, and overall facility performance. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally to implement safety, quality, efficiency, and cost improvements while leading technical programs that support continuous improvement initiatives.
Salary Range: $40.00/hour to $45.00/hour
The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Senior Engineer job responsibilities include: • Act as a subject matter expert for packaging operations, supporting daily activities, troubleshooting, and process improvements. • Lead and execute annual Continuous Improvement Projects with measurable impact. • Conduct deviation investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. • Execute validations, line trials, and author change control documents. • Assist in developing batch records, protocols, and SOPs. • Perform reliability analysis, root-cause investigations, and preventative maintenance optimization. • Support validation assessments using Quality Risk Management tools. • Provide project management to ensure timely and cost-effective execution. • Travel to equipment manufacturers for factory acceptance testing as needed.
Desired Qualifications: • Degree in Engineering or a related field. • 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. • Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software is a plus. • Experience in Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement tools, and statistical analysis. • Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Familiarity with Microsoft applications and statistical software such as Minitab.
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at rod.grays@akkodisgroup.com
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