Process Engineer The following is a partial description of the process engineer’s responsibility: The process engineer will work within the process engineering department and will report to the process engineering manager. This individual will be responsible and capable of providing process design engineering activities for strategic capital and operational improvement projects. Additionally, the person will provide engineering assistance for the purpose of transferring new systems, and the technology related to them, to manufacturing. The individual, as directed by the manager, will serve with project teams and be responsible for process engineering activities from the development of the preliminary engineering file through to equipment start up and operational qualification. The process engineer must have demonstrated skills to be able to work with all departments including manufacturing, quality assurance, R&D, and the project engineering group in the development of flow diagrams, specifications, P&IDs, and process descriptions. This individual will have the skill to coordinate internal projects with outside engineering vendors when required, and will be able to commission and qualify the installation of systems. The process engineer will assist the manager in the development of cost estimates and schedules for use in the control and authorization of projects. Qualifications:
Individuals applying must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. A five year history of process engineering within a pharmaceutical environment is essential. A working knowledge of solid dosage drug applications such as granulation, tablet essentials, filling, coating, etc. would be strongly preferred. The person will have demonstrated ability to troubleshoot manufacturing process problems and a working knowledge of GMP applications. Good computer skills are essential. Strong interpersonal skills as well as verbal and oral communication skills are necessary.
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