Process Engineer

Company Summary

Centor is a Gerresheimer company. Centor/Gerresheimer is an innovative systems and solutions provider and a global partner for the pharma, biotech and cosmetic industries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of pharmaceutical containment solutions, drug delivery systems and medical devices as well as solutions for the health industry. The product range includes digital solutions for therapy support, medication pumps, syringes, pens, auto-injectors and inhalers as well as vials, ampoules, tablet containers, infusion, dropper and syrup bottles and more.

Centor/Gerresheimer ensures the safe delivery and reliable administration of drugs to the patient. With 35 production sites in 16 countries in Europe, America and Asia, Gerresheimer has a global presence and produces locally for regional markets. With around 12,000 employees, the company generated revenues of around €2bn in 2023. Gerresheimer AG is listed in the MDAX on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: ).

The Process Engineer is responsible for the technical ownership, stability, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes within an assigned production building or value stream. This role ensures processes are capable, efficient, compliant, and scalable while supporting production performance targets related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The Process Engineer partners closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to optimize process robustness and reduce variability.

• Embedded within assigned building / Building Unit
• Reports to:
  
  Operations Manager
• Matrix collaboration with:
  • Building Operations Manager
  • Quality Engineer
  • Maintenance Manager
  • Production Supervisors

The Process Engineer acts as the technical authority for process performance within the building.

• Own and maintain process parameters for all production lines within the assigned building.
• Define standard operating windows and control limits.
• Monitor and improve process capability (Cp, Cpk).
• Ensure process documentation (work instructions, parameter sheets) is current and accurate.
• Provide on-floor technical support during process deviations.

• Drive improvements in:
  • OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
  • First Acceptance (FA) / RFT (right first time)
  • Scrap reduction
  • Cycle time optimization
• Lead structured problem-solving using:
  • DMAIC methodology
  • 5-Why analysis
  • Fishbone diagrams
• Implement Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Reduce cost of non quality (CNQ).

• Support validation activities such as:
  • Installation Qualification (IQ)
  • Operational Qualification (OQ)
  • Performance Qualification (PQ)
• Ensure process changes follow formal change control procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments (FMEA) for new or modified processes.
• Support compliance with:
  • International Organization for Standardization standards (ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 as applicable)
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations (if applicable)
• Collaborate with Maintenance on preventive maintenance strategies.
• Define critical process parameters (CPPs).
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Lead process trials and line qualifications.
• Analyze downtime trends and implement corrective measures.

• Analyze SPC data and process variation.
• Perform capability studies.
• Develop dashboards for process performance monitoring.
• Utilize statistical tools to identify systemic risks.

In multi-shift operations:

• Ensure consistent process execution across all shifts.
• Audit parameter adherence.
• Standardize troubleshooting guides.
• Support off-shift escalation when major technical issues arise.

The Process Engineer has authority to:

• Adjust process parameters within validated ranges
• Recommend production holds due to technical risk
• Require corrective technical actions for process nonconformance

• Bachelor’s degree…