Production Engineer I
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Oxford
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the role: As the
Production Engineer you will provide on-shift operational support
of the Albumin, IG and Fractionation departments in Covington, GA.
You will focus on resolving manufacturing problems to allow
manufacturing to meet production goals. As a member of the
operations team reporting to the Manager, Production Engineering,
you will be a valuable resource by providing technical knowledge
and leadership. How you will contribute: Troubleshoot and provide
resolution to technical issues to support ramp-up and steady-state
operations of two highly-automated pharmaceutical manufacturing
facilities. Scope of support will include:
- Plasma Fractionation, IG, and Albumin Purification
processes
- Process equipment (vessels, centrifuges, filter presses, UF/DF,
robotics, COP
- washers, CIP skids)
- Distributed Control System (DeltaV) and Process Logic
Controllers
- Manufacturing Execution System (Siemens Simatic IT)
- Automation hardware
- In Process Testing lab (pH, conductivity, titration)
- Safety and quality investigations Improve manufacturing
operations by:
- Reduce manufacturing events, user interventions, and batch
record alerts
- Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, error proof
operations, and eliminate waste
- Performing operational assessments to ensure processes,
procedures, tools, and training are in place
- Investigate and resolve issues assigned from the departmental
issues log
- Support Process Unit Team projects and Continuous Improvement
efforts
- Support information sharing and learning between team members
by:
- Lead Knowledge Transfer training with manufacturing staff
- Coach manufacturing staff while partnering with them to resolve
technical issues
- Develop troubleshooting guides for common problems
- Share process knowledge with colleagues across shift What you
bring to Takeda:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline required.
- Related work experience within a technical or GMP environment
preferred
- Knowledge of basic engineering principles in multiple
engineering disciplines
- Discuss normally encountered technical issues, both verbally
and in written form
- Work as a collaborative team member
- Knowledge of initial training in concepts of Lean Manufacturing
and Six Sigma quality techniques
- Work 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
to support a 24 x 7 manufacturing operation
- Work in a clean room environment
- Wear personal protective equipment (such as hard hats, safety
shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs) because of safety requirements in
specific areas
- Travel on an infrequent basis ( What Takeda can offer you:
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and
Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
- Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and
health screenings
- Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase
additional vacation days
- Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable
contributions
- Family Planning Support
- Professional training and development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement Important Considerations At Takeda, our
patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we
must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure
we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role,
you may:
- Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and
wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
- Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail
polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing
environment.
- Work in a cold, wet environment.
- Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work
supplemental hours, as necessary.
- Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and
Celite that may require respiratory protection.
- May be required to work in a confined area as defined by the
Environmental, Health, & Safety office. More about us: At Takeda,
we are transforming patient care through the development of novel
specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support
programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and
empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a
Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages
innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We
foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams
are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and
a Brighter Future to people around the world. This posting excludes
Colorado applicants. #GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-MA1 EEO Statement Takeda is
proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and
providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship
status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status,
status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other
protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278 Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time
Keywords: Takeda Pharmaceutical, Athens , Production Engineer I, Engineering , Oxford, Georgia
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