Sr. Principal Engineer, Equipment Preparation Lead

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Supply Chain Engineering

Process Engineering

Scientific/Technology

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

As part of the Global Process Engineering team, the Sr. Principal Engineer, Equipment Preparation Lead, is the technical, subject matter (SME) expert in the equipment preparation area (parts prep, autoclaves, parts washers, COP/SOP, filter integrity testing). They will be accountable for overall E2E process engineering leadership in the design and execution of the equipment preparation area for a new cGMP drug product manufacturing plant.

They will be responsible for leveraging their scientific, technical, and business expertise to develop the system equipment, solve sophisticated technical issues, optimize the process, lead commissioning and qualification activities and line start-up and ensure full compliance to regulatory standards.

• Development and delivery of the equipment preparation area system specifications, and drawings (user requirements, data sheets, technical specifications, P&IDs, PFDs)
• Assess vendor competency and capabilities, review and discuss bid documents, and be held accountable for project development and execution, including performance of the process systems
• Lead the detailed design and development of the equipment preparation area collaborating with a diverse multi-functional team including strategic equipment vendors
• Lead equipment FAT, SAT, C&Q, and start-up
• Technical issue resolution on the system during C&Q testing and the readiness of the system to start C&Q activities
• Helping to identify and expedite key activities across multiple business functions (Manufacturing, Facilities, MSAT, Quality, Procurement, E&PS (Engineering & Property Services), and EHS)
• Ensure alignment across evolving business needs and require strong partner management and leadership skills to collaborate across these multiple business partners.
• Maintain a solid understanding of industry trends and benchmarking against internal/external practices
• Apply data-driven insights and market intelligence to advise future decision making, stay informed on industry and regulatory trends, and adapt strategies accordingly to achieve excellent portfolio performance.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, government regulations, and customer specifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in engineering required; MS or MBA preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years experience in process engineering or capital project execution of equipment preparation equipment – autoclaves, parts washers, filter integrity testing, COP (clean-out-of-place), SOP (steam-out-of-place), equipment disassembly and assembly.
• Track record of developing and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders
• Ability to lead and motivate multicultural teams and remote customers
• Extensive interaction with external partners (A&E, construction firms, equipment vendors) to develop, organize, and execute project plans as filling system SME
• Excellent problem-solving skills when handling potential conflicts
• Understanding sophisticated technical/regulatory issues impacting facility/equipment design

• cGMP’s for aseptic manufacturing of multiple regulatory bodies (EU, FDA),…