PURPOSE: Design and implement facility engineering projects in support of overall corporate objectives
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the design and implementation of facility engineering projects including HVAC, production equipment, building management system and capital expense projects.
- Provide expertise in research, manufacturing, engineering, design and process design/scale-up.
- Assist the manufacturing/research operations in problem solving with regard to equipment and systems.
- Develop capital expenditure requirements and documentation to purchase/install new systems/equipment/processes.
- Develop and recommend new processes and technologies to achieve cost effectiveness and improved product quality.
- Recommend processes for the production of products.
- Interface with various departments (specifically manufacturing and engineering) to ensure processes and designs are compatible for new product technology transfer and to establish future process and equipment automation technology.
- Support company growth with space optimization and construction management for manufacturing, research and administrative areas.
- Maintain the facility drawings and ensure that applicable drawings follow change control for any modifications.
- Provide assistance with annual reporting to regulatory agencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of HVAC, chilled water systems, pure water systems
- Knowledge of production equipment including autoclaves, depyrogenation ovens, filling equipment, lyophilizers, capping and labeling equipment
- Project management/team leader skills
- cGMP and ISO requirements for clean room operations
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education required.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient with AutoCAD.
- Hands on experience with facility and production equipment including preventive maintenance and troubleshooting and resolving equipment problems.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES:
- Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities
- Perform tasks with a computer. Email, research, interaction with others via the internet. Creating and editing documents typically utilizing MSOffice; word documents, spreadsheets and create a slide presentation (PowerPoint). The level of proficiency is defined by the requirements of the position held
- Able to reach fact based decisions, takes thoughtful approach when considering options, seeks input from others, makes difficult decisions
- Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record
- Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit and/or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with the information. Effectively communicates up and down the chain of command.
- Information organized and accessible, maintains efficient work space, manages time well. Manages workload, works efficiently, and meets goals and objectives.
- Manages workload, works efficiently, and meets goals and objectives.
- Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services; complaint with quality system requirements.
- Meets deadlines, establishes appropriate priority, and gets the job done in a timely manner.
- Maintains current understanding of technical processes/equipment, uses technology to increase performance/productivity.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequently sit. Occasionally stand and sit. Frequently use hands. Occasionally reach with hands or arms. Frequently talk or listen. Lift 11-25 lbs. 1-33% of the time. Carry 11-25lbs. 1-33% of the time. The work environment of this job is quiet.
BENEFITS:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance