Merck
Senior Specialist, Engineering - Oral Solid Dose Packaging
USA - North Carolina - Wilson · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$117k-$184kDetected 8 hours ago
ComplianceProject ManagementProcess ImprovementHRISCustomer SupportGMPFDA RegulatoryMedical DevicesResearchLeadershipCommunicationLean Manufacturing
About the role
- Responsible for technical input on purchasing, installing, and qualifying new packaging and device assembly equipment.
- Works closely with Wilson and above-site departments for the technology transfer of new products and processes from our Research & Development Division or other Manufacturing Division sites to our Manufacturing Division -Wilson.
- Work requires a strong technical background and project management skills, as well as working knowledge of our company's methods, standards, procedures, and practices.
Responsibilities
- Also responsible for packaging and device assembly equipment performance, support, and troubleshooting for products packaged at our Manufacturing Division-Wilson.
- Utilizes strong communication skills to lead project sub teams or be a key contributor on site and above-site sub teams.
- Leads implementation of new technology and new applications of existing technology.
- The Senior Specialist Engineer is expected to collect and interpret information, to develop solutions and to make decisions with high liability to projects of varying scopes.
Requirements
- Very minimal supervision, guidance, and direction are employed by the Associate Director, however, periodic checks and reports are required to review soundness of technical judgment and the status/schedule of the effort.
Nice to have
- Preferred experience and skills:
- Preferred Skills:
Skills
- Minimum of 5 years relevant industrial experience
- Experience in Bottle/oral solid dosage form packaging
- Experience working in a GMP Pharmaceutical Environment
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills
- Excellent analytical ability
- Proven communication skills. Strong oral and written communication skills
- The ability to work under limited supervision
- Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues
- Experience in Autoinjector assembly and packaging
- Project management skills
- Experience in equipment qualification activities
- Experience in the use of Lean Six Sigma tools
Compensation
- The salary range for this role is
Benefits
- The basic function of this position is to, independently or as part of a project team, plan, design and implement technical projects related to packaging and medical device equipment/processes.
Company info
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