Process Engineer II - (1st/2nd/3rd shifts)

Job Description:

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.

As the Process Engineer II, you will optimize and enhance manufacturing processes to achieve the highest quality and efficiency in pharmaceutical production by leveraging your expertise in engineering principles, process design, and regulatory compliance. This role involves ensuring adherence to cGMP requirements, supporting validation teams, driving process improvement initiatives, and managing engineering activities on the production floor. Additionally, you will play an active role in cross-functional teams, utilizing tactical task organization to execute projects on time and maintaining a strong customer focus through effective communication with peers, user groups, senior management, and clients.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and improve existing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality
• Identify and resolve process-related issues in a timely manner to minimize production downtime
• Ensure all processes comply with industry regulations, including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and FDA guidelines
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of process changes, validations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Production, Quality Assurance, Validation to support process improvements and new product introductions
• Provide training and support to production staff on new processes and equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in mechanical, chemical, or electrical disciplines.
• Minimum three (3) years of engineering experience in a pharmaceutical industry setting with a focus on aseptic processing and lyophilization.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate, interact, and collaborate with internal and external members.
• Strong analytical skills, hands-on troubleshooting skills, and the capability to utilize analysis software and company quality system software.
• Must be flexible to work weekends, off hours, and occasional holidays as needed to support continuous operations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods within the manufacturing plant.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and tools, typically weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, squatting, and reaching to access equipment.
• Keen eyesight for detailed inspection and tasks.
• Adequate hearing ability to perceive alarms, and machinery sounds.
• Occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs to access equipment.
• Ability to work in various plant environment, including clean rooms, laboratories, and production areas, sometimes requiring personal protective equipment (PPE).

Role will be based in Parsippany, NJ.

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Location:

Parsippany, New Jersey