Sr. Specialist, Compliance​/Engineering - Oral Solid Dosage; Onsite

Job Description

The Senior Engineer (2nd Shift) in the Company's Research Labs (Pharm Ops Engineering) provides engineering and compliance support for the FLEx (Formulation, Laboratory & Experimentation) Center in Rahway, NJ. This role supports non-sterile process equipment and utilities used in the manufacture of oral solid dosage (OSD) products across clinical, developmental, and commercial programs. The position operates with minimal supervision and serves as a key technical and compliance resource during second-shift operations.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations for oral solid dosage (OSD) formats

• Demonstrated commissioning and qualification experience supporting GMP manufacturing equipment in regulated environments
• Hands‑on familiarity with OSD process equipment and operations, including granulation, milling, blending, drying, tablet compression and coating, and encapsulation
• Strong technical troubleshooting capability across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems
• Working knowledge of Quality systems, cGMP requirements, Good Documentation Practices (GDocP), and applicable Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
• Experience performing root cause analysis and supporting technical investigations in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with CMMS/CCMS platforms and validation documentation tools (e.g., Kneat)
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively across cross‑functional teams
• Proficient with standard business and documentation software tools

• Independently provide second‑shift engineering support for OSD process equipment and associated utilities within a GMP manufacturing environment, operating with minimal supervision
• Develop and provide shift‑change notes to ensure seamless support to the 1st shift team
• Act as the secondary technical escalation point by reviewing procedures, wiring diagrams, equipment drawings, vendor manuals, and calibration/maintenance records to diagnose and resolve issues
• Support troubleshooting of equipment and process issues, and implement effective corrective actions in collaboration with Operations, Process Engineering, Quality, and site technical teams
• Apply engineering principles and OSD process knowledge to support routine manufacturing activities, deviation response, and investigation efforts
• Provide Quality Engineering support to ensure facilities, utilities, and equipment remain compliant, qualified, and fit for GMP clinical, developmental, and commercial operations
• Adhere to all applicable safety requirements
• Author, review, and maintain GMP documentation, including procedures, IQ/OQ protocols, qualification reports, and engineering drawings, in accordance with site and regulatory requirements
• Execute commissioning, qualification, and decommissioning activities in alignment with approved protocols, change controls, and site standards

• Adaptability
• Analytical Testing
• Data Analysis
• Detail‑Oriented
• Deviation Management
• Equipment Qualification
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• GMP Compliance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Manufacturing Operations
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical Systems
• Procedure Reviews
• Process Architecture
• Process Design
• Process Engineering
• Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
• Process Optimization
• Process Technologies
• Protocol Review
• Quality Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Software Documentation
• Strategic Thinking

• Shift: 2nd – Evening
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Relocation:
  Domestic
• Visa Sponsorship:
  No
• Travel Requirements:
  No Travel Required
• Flexible Work Arrangements:
  Not Applicable
• Valid Driving License:
  No
• Hazardous Material(s): n/a
• Job Posting End Date: 06/6/2026
• Requisition : R394699

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