Production Engineer

Job Description

The Production Engineer coordinates and partners with cross functional groups to manage/ support the following key activities within the IPT:

• Provides front line troubleshooting on shopfloor for process stoppages and interruptions to enable smooth resumption of manufacturing activities

• Problem solving (RTPS) coaching on shopfloor to enable right first time problem solving and minimise production downtime

• Continuous improvement on manufacturing processes, with specific focus on harmonisation and simplification of operational processes/ systems

• Partners cross functional groups on strategic initiatives requiring IPT support e.g. site based risk assessments, new product transfer

Main Responsibilities

1. Safety, Health and Environment

• Demonstrates and promotes safety, health and environment (SHE) leadership behavior, ensuring that all activities are carried out in accordance with SHE requirements

 

2. Quality

• Authors or reviews operational SOPs for accuracy and adherence to required guidelines

• Leads implementation and closure of CAPAs for deviations, customer complaints and audits

• Serves as lead for investigations and incidents

 

3. Frontline Shopfloor Problem Solving and Coaching

• Provides unit operations knowledge and participates/ leads teams in problem solving of issues encountered during routine manufacturing

• Triages and makes decisions on resumption of production in the event of excursion recovery based on outcome of problem solving

• Actively drives problem solving to issues faced by shopfloor

 

4. Continuous Improvement

• Utilises engineering knowledge and Lean Six Sigma skills (Kaizen, 5S etc) to lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on operational efficiency and cost reduction

• Partners with cross functional team to support and investigate proactive process monitoring trends, deployment of process monitoring tools and usage on the shopfloor

• Proactively works on simplifications and system improvement projects to enhance safety and quality on the shopfloor e.g. lead HIRAs, quality risk assessments

• Leads/ initiates change controls to drive improvement activities identified by shopfloor personnel at module level

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, including Chemical, Mechanical or Pharmaceutical Engineering (or equivalent)

Experience

• At least 2 to 3 years technical experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Change Management, Consumer Complaint, Cross-Functional Management, Environmental Health And Safety, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Set Up, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Machinery Operation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Process Improvements, Operational Efficiency, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Process Monitoring, Process Optimization, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Scheduling, Project Management, Quality Risk Assessment, Raw Material Specifications, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments {+ 1 more}

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This is a 2 year contract position

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Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

06/16/2026

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