Associate Production Engineer
At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference. Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity.
Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation. Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.
About the role
This capstone project challenges associates to evaluate manufacturing operations through a comprehensive Total Value Analysis (TVA) framework that quantifies the operational and financial value generated across Veranova's West Deptford, New Jersey facility while identifying opportunities to improve overall business performance.
Veranova’s RISE (Rising Innovators for Scientific Excellence) program will allow you to partake in a meaningful role that will prepare you for your future.
Project Objective
Develop a comprehensive Total Value Analysis of Veranova's West Deptford manufacturing operations that identifies, quantifies, and prioritizes opportunities to increase enterprise value through operational excellence. Associates will evaluate manufacturing performance using engineering, financial, and operational metrics to determine how improvements in manufacturing systems contribute to customer value, regulatory compliance, and long-term business competitiveness.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree or relevant background
- Willing to work 12-hour shifts (follow production 2-2-3 shifts) including night shift 5:30PM-6:00AM
3-month time frame approximately July/August–September/October (start date can be flexible in July).
Project Scope
The analysis should examine the manufacturing operation from multiple engineering perspectives, including:
- Manufacturing process performance
- Capacity and asset utilization
- Facility layout and material flow
- Inventory management
- Maintenance strategy
- Workforce productivity
- Safety and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) performance
- Energy and resource utilization
Associates should evaluate both quantitative and qualitative factors that contribute to enterprise value.
Methodology
Associates should employ recognized Industrial Engineering methodologies, including:
- Value Stream Mapping
- Process Flow Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Capacity Analysis
- Bottleneck Identification
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Risk Assessment
- Total Value Analysis (TVA)
Expected Deliverables
Each project team will produce:
- Executive Summary
- Facility Overview
- Current-State Operational Assessment
- Manufacturing Process Maps
- Value Stream Map
- Total Value Analysis Framework
- KPI Dashboard
- Identification of Value Drivers
- Improvement Opportunity Portfolio
- Financial Impact Assessment
- Implementation Roadmap
- Risk Assessment
- Final Technical Report
- Executive Presentation
Success Criteria
Recommendations should demonstrate measurable improvements in one or more of the following performance areas:
- Manufacturing throughput
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Production cycle time
- Schedule adherence
- Capacity utilization
- Right-first-time production
- Customer service performance
- Cost per batch
- Waste reduction
- Return on investment (ROI)
- Total enterprise value
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this project, associates will demonstrate the ability to:
- Analyze complex manufacturing systems using Industrial Engineering principles.
- Integrate operational, financial, and strategic data into engineering decision-making.
- Apply quantitative analytical methods to evaluate manufacturing performance.
- Develop data-driven recommendations that maximize organizational value.
- Communicate engineering findings effectively to both technical and executive audiences.
- Balance operational excellence with regulatory compliance and business strategy.
The final deliverable should provide executive leadership with a prioritized portfolio of improvement initiatives that maximize value creation while supporting Veranova's mission of delivering safe, high-quality pharmaceutical ingredients through world-class manufacturing operations.
Pay
The salary range for this role is $22/hr. This range represents a good-faith estimate of the compensation we expect to offer for this position at the time of posting.