Senior Manufacturing​/Process Engineer

Position: Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineer
Job Title Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineer

Requisition JR Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineer (Open)
Location Port Allen, LAAdditional Locations

Job Description Summary This position provides technical leadership and hands-on engineering support for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include execution of capital projects, process / system engineering support / design, and general engineering support in a cGMP-regulated environment. The role combines project management, technical design, and process optimization, with opportunity to grow into broader engineering leadership responsibilities.

Position is cross functional and includes pharmaceutical drug (Ultra High Purity (UHP) compressed gas parental products), Device Engineering, Validation, Business Development, R&D / new product commercialization, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Regulatory Affairs, HSE and Maintenance. The position requires a self-starter with solid engineering expertise ranging from product/process conception through post commercialization activities and sustainment. The position will provide technical and project management support to include establishment of policies, SOPs, best practices, interdepartmental needs assessment and inclusion, team selection, project scoping, project tracking, leading status meetings, risk assessment, evaluating and reporting project progress, conflict resolution and post project reviews.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Manage capital and improvement projects including scope, schedule, budget, and execution

Provide process engineering support including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement

Develop and maintain engineering documentation (P&IDs, PFDs, electrical drawings, equipment files)
Support Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, R&D, and Business Development Coordinate equipment modifications and installations including design and risk evaluation

Manage vendors, contractors, and engineering service providers

Perform field walkdowns and ensure documentation accuracy

Develop and maintain engineering standards, SOPs, and best practices

Support site capital planning and long-term engineering strategies

Other project activities that may be assigned by Management.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant life sciences discipline.
5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or regulated industries

Experience with capital projects and process engineering

Strong technical problem-solving and project execution skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others to achieve outcomes.

Ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships and expectations.

Ability to effectively guide and lead teams to achieve desired results within timelines and budget commitments.

Preferred Qualifications Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug commercialization process and team-based matrix management.

Experience with medical device manufacturing.

Experience in Ultra High Purity (UHP) industrial gas organizations. Working knowledge of cGMPs, including hands-on experience with their interpretation and practical application.

Experience applying Risk Analysis Principles in validation or quality activities.

Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Skills that will contribute to success:

Experience working with high purity gases under high pressure and vacuum

Experience with development / support of automated systems and equipment

Expertise / experience working with Rockwell control solutions (RSLogix, Factory Talk, VFDs, etc)
Effective time management

Strong technical writing capabilities

Ability to lead or deliver presentations

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