Sr. Principal Engineer, Equipment Preparation Lead

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Process Engineering

Scientific/Technology

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

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• 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), including fluency in the understanding of new EU Annex 1 guidelines and its impact on facility/equipment design

• EHS requirements, with particular focus on EHS by design and construction safety

• Start-up processes and Commissioning & Qualification of equipment preparation equipment (autoclaves, parts washers, filter integrity test stations, COP/SOP stations)

• Principles for engineering design for drug products in the Biotherapeutic industry

• Construction & Procurement process

• Project Controls processes

• Project scheduling

• Strong technical process engineering knowledge and experience and has a great passion for solving highly complex technical problems

• Strong problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills to drive impact in a fast-paced evolving business landscape

• Ability to drive process engineering innovation for equipment and facilities ensuring technical knowledge is maintained and expanded throughout the team

• Consistent track record on leading capital projects for aseptic processing equipment including autoclaves, parts washers, filter integrity units, and COP/SOP systems

• Capital project leadership of aseptic manufacturing…