Production Process Engineer

About the role

The Process Production Engineer is responsible for ensuring optimal equipment and process operation within the Riverview Facility. Key responsibilities include assessing and monitoring equipment reliability, developing and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance systems, conducting root cause investigations, and managing risk to achieve organizational strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Affixes to all applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA, EPA, OSHA, and related safety, health, and environmental procedures.
• Supports and practices Piramal Pharma Solutions mission, vision, and values.
• Identifies and protects original technical information as company property.
• Affirms equipment reliability and implements necessary improvements.
• Maintains system classification of incoming equipment with the system owner.
• Assists in preparing Standard Operating Procedures for equipment operation, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Researches and develops new equipment suitable for the facility.
• Assists in the preparation of calibration documentation and qualification of calibration contractors.
• Maintains calibration Standard Operating Procedures, calibration records, and qualification of calibration contractor.
• Manages risk to achieve strategic objectives in areas of environmental health and safety, asset capability, quality, and production.
• Conducts risk analyses when production equipment deviates from expected parameters.
• Develops Total Cost of Ownership, Mean Time to Failure, Life Cycle Cost, Mean Time to Repair, and preventive maintenance tasks specific to critical equipment.
• Runs process improvement projects from design to implementation.
• Applies Root Cause Centered Maintenance (RCCM) to develop improved preventive maintenance tasks.
• Executes changes through to completion, coordinating work with Maintenance/Engineering teams.
• Conducts Root Cause Investigations into equipment failures and develops robust corrective actions.
• Collaborates with other departments to integrate reliability into all organizational aspects.
• Executes qualification and validation of equipment and processes.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a related or similar field

Job Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to think critically and logically, work with large data sets, and make sense of them.
• Technical Aptitude: Strong understanding of systems, equipment, and processes, including engineering principles and specific systems used at an organization.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Understanding of how mechanical components fit together and support equipment function.
• Demonstrated Curiosity: Interest in how production equipment functions.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems, specifically applying Root Cause Analysis and Root Cause Investigation concepts.
• Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with others, generating work instructions for Maintenance Technicians.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, including planning, scheduling, and organizing.
• Data Management: Ability to use statistical analysis tools to determine correlations between equipment performance/repair metrics and breakdown data, and interpret and communicate results.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Identifying and implementing ways to continuously improve reliability.
• Safety-Consciousness: Ability to identify potential hazards and take necessary steps to mitigate them.
• Knowledge of CMMS System and Functions: Understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and their applications.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of regulations and their application to manufacturing processes.