Production Engineer (Solids & Liquids Manufacturing)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations within Solids and Liquids production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment and process constraints to improve capacity, efficiency, yield, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and perform root cause analysis to resolve equipment and process-related issues.
• Analyze downtime data and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce production interruptions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization, best practice implementation, and operational excellence programs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations teams to support manufacturing objectives and resolve recurring issues.
• Support product launches and implementation of new manufacturing technologies.
• Provide technical leadership for equipment performance, process improvements, and manufacturing operations.
• Participate in investigations, CAPA activities, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, quality, and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3-8+ years of Production, Process, Manufacturing, or Operations Engineering experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience supporting Solids Manufacturing processes, including tablet presses, encapsulators, coating systems, roller compaction, dry blending, drying operations, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems, or Liquids Manufacturing processes, including liquid processing operations, homogenization equipment, large-scale processing equipment, and CIP systems.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment troubleshooting, process optimization, and capacity improvement initiatives.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, leadership, and project management skills.