Principal Engineer, Process

Company: Boehringer Ingelheim
Location: Nicholson
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

Description:Description\:
This position has the responsibility of providing manufacturing support of current processes and process improvement initiatives as well as providing support to Capital Project initiatives to install new equipment, facilities, and/or utilities.
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities\:

• Facilitate changes to existing production processes.
• Accountable for installation, commissioning, start-up of new equipment and changes to existing equipment.
• Assist validation of new equipment and changes to existing equipment including document generation.
• Act as change control owner for equipment and process improvement projects.
• Coordinate change control meetings.
• Assign action items for change control.
• Accountable for closing out change control action items and documentation.
• Documentation includes P&ID drawings, functional specifications, detailed design specifications, Turn-over-packages, material specifications, and other documentation as required.
• Support manufacturing in troubleshooting product and equipment issues.
• Drive the communication process between production and process engineering to identify issues with the manufacturing process and find long-term solutions to these issues.
• Identify improvements to manufacturing process.
• Improvements may include mechanical, automation, or workflow.
• Work with manufacturing and capital engineering on the development of future capital projects and on the development of requirements for the project.
• Responsible for User Requirement Specification development.
• Lead small scale capital projects up to around $500,000.
• Lead process improvement projects, continuous improvement projects, and equipment improvement projects (expense projects).
• Accountable for following capital process procedures and execution of project with regard to cost and schedule.
• On larger capital projects, the engineer will work with Capital Engineering and Equipment Vendors to ensure process requirements are communicated and built into the equipment/system design.
• The engineer will develop specifications (user, functional, and detailed design) for equipment and automation of the equipment.
• Develop and maintain overall knowledge of facility processes and products.
• Provide training on process and/or equipment modifications as required for new or existing equipment/processes.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for production equipment and processes for Capital Engineering, Production, Business Process Science, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance.
• Mentor less experienced process engineers in the performance of duties within the process engineering group.
• Comply with GMP and quality requirements when completing core duties.
  Requirements\:
  
  • Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or related science from accredited school.
  • Five (5) Years applicable experience, engineering or scientific in nature in a GMP environment OR seven (7) years engineering or scientific experience outside of a GMP environment.
  • At least three (3) years of experience leading projects required
  • Communicate verbally and in writing effectively with all levels of corporate and local management and employees.
  • Ability to plan, schedule, organize, prioritize, and coordinate project activities.
  • Ability to understand and work within a regulated environment.
  • Ability to function in a leadership role as well as in a team environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
    Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities\:
    
    • Experience with GAMP Automation practices and documents preferred.
    • Experience with and working knowledge of Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs and low voltage control systems. Experience should include troubleshooting and modification of systems with an emphasis on ladder logic, structured text and relay logic.
      Eligibility Requirements\:
      
      • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
      • Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
      • Must be 18 years of age or older
      • This position will require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious accommodation. Click here for more information on the vaccine mandate and COVID-19.
        Who We Are\:
        At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal\: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 50.000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth.Want to learn more? Visitboehringer-ingelheim.comand join us in our effort to make more health.
        Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.
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