Process Engineer 1st​/2nd​/3rd shifts

Job Description

As a privately‑owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life‑changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long‑term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70‑year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.

As the Process Engineer I you will monitor and report on manufacturing process equipment and production methods. Evaluate the safety of manufacturing processes, determining efficiency, and making recommendations on improvements across all areas of manufacturing. Other duties may include conduct research and develop new and improved processes for manufacturing, and assist in establishing safety procedures.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

• Must be compliant with processes, procedures, and instructions for all activities on assigned tasked.
• Update current system processes and assist with FMEA and risk assessments on process equipment
• Support the validation team during execution of Installation and Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ) activities
• Assess processes, take measurements, interpret data, design, run, test, and upgrade systems and processes
• Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
• May require onsite support on off hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support the manufacturing production activities.
• Assist Engineers and Equipment Specialists troubleshooting efforts and minor repairs for process equipment located within a cleanroom environment
• Participate in daily huddle meetings as a representative for process equipment
• Complete investigations of process system deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions as required to mitigate future recurrence
• Assists in programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers and process and building monitoring systems
• Assists in writing standard operating procedures for new processes
• Propose and support continuous improvement projects on manufacturing equipment to ensure equipment uptime is maximized and obsolete components are upgraded where possible
• Procure, coordinate the qualification of, and manage equipment and engineering vendors
• Assist with machinability and engineering runs as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university in mechanical, chemical, or electrical disciplines
• Entry level engineering experience in a pharmaceutical industry (0-3 years experience); previous internship or co‑op experience in an engineering or related role is preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate, interact, and collaborate with internal and external team members and present findings and recommendations
• Capability to utilize analysis software and company quality system software
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to solve complex engineering problems
• Adaptable and open to change
• Being organized and able to manage time effectively

• May need to move around manufacturing facilities to observe processes and equipment, which may involve walking, climbing, and sometimes lifting.
• May need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, helmets, or gloves

Role is in Parsippany, NJ

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize…