Industrial Engineer

GMP Pros is seeking a Packaging Engineer with direct centerlining expertise to support client packaging operations through our phased centerlining engagement model. This person must have direct, hands‑on experience building centerlines, running DOEs, reducing changeover, and driving the cultural and operational disciplines that make centerlining stick. They should bring Lean or Six Sigma credentials and the ability to engage operators, maintenance, and supervisors at the floor level to deliver durable results for our clients.

Be part of an exciting start‑up that supports the world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotech, food, and animal health companies. Get the best of both worlds. Gain experience at a company that leads projects for global pharmaceutical companies while enjoying the flexibility, energy, and personal attention that can only be found working in a small, close‑knit company.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN BIOTECH, PHARMACEUTICAL, OR ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRIES TO BE CONSIDERED

• Execute GMP Pros’ centerlining methodology across all phases: scope and readiness (Phase
  0), evaluate and define (Phase
  1), refine and execute (Phase
  2), and assess and solidify (Phase
  3).
• Conduct equipment and process readiness assessments: inventory line count, machine count, mechanical and electronic adjustment points, changeover formats, and available performance data (OEE, downtime, changeover time).
• Perform Phase 1 documentation reviews: cross‑reference OEM manuals, equipment SOPs, PM records, qualification documents, batch tickets, and work instructions to identify gaps and confirm equipment state.
• Conduct operator and maintenance interviews and on‑floor observations to capture machine quirks, set‑up practices, undocumented knowledge, and current‑state culture.
• Develop master adjustment lists identifying all process‑critical adjustment points per machine and SKU, including mechanical and electronic settings with current and target values.
• Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) for CPP confirmation — defining measurements, intervals, sample sizes, success criteria, and adjustment sequencing to optimize centerline parameters.
• Create centerline documentation: control plans, point‑of‑use labeling, SOP updates, and change‑management tracking forms aligned to client document systems.
• Drive changeover reduction using structured methods (SMED or equivalent): analyze current changeover procedures, identify waste and variability, and implement standard changeover SOPs with measurable improvement.
• Lead or support Phase 3 audit activities: review change controls, deviations, calibration schedules, training records, and adjustment point integrity; generate audit reports with findings and recommended corrective actions.
• Establish and facilitate centerline review cadences (weekly/bi‑weekly) with client operations, maintenance, and engineering teams, covering OEE, changeover data, downtime trends, and centerline change review.
• Support identification and development of client‑side centerline champions to sustain the program after GMP Pros’ engagement concludes.
• Partner with QA, Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering to keep packaging lines controlled, compliant, and execution‑ready in accordance with client GMP requirements.

• 5–10+ years of hands‑on packaging engineering experience in a regulated or GMP‑controlled manufacturing environment.
• Direct, demonstrated experience building centerlines on packaging lines — including adjustment point identification, parameter optimization through DOEs, master list creation, and control documentation. Not just familiarity with the concept.
• Proven track record of changeover reduction: structured approach, measurable before/after results, and ability to engage the floor team to develop and sustain standard changeover procedures.
• Experience designing and executing DOEs in a production packaging environment, including defining success criteria, managing data collection, and translating results into documented centerline settings.
• Strong troubleshooting capability on live packaging lines — comfortable diagnosing equipment, process, and set‑up issues in real…