• Reporting to the Associate Director of PTO Engineering, the Senior Process/Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical support of our Manufacturing Division-Wilson packaging and medical device assembly lines
• Responsible for specifying, purchasing, installing, and qualifying new packaging and device assembly equipment
• Also responsible for packaging and device assembly equipment performance, support, and troubleshooting for products packaged at our Manufacturing Division-Wilson
• The basic function of this position is to, independently or as part of a project team, plan, design and implement technical projects related to packaging and medical device equipment/processes
• Utilizes strong communication skills to lead project sub teams or be a key contributor on site and above-site sub teams
• Leads implementation of new technology and new applications of existing technology
• The Senior Process/Project Engineer is expected to collect and interpret information, to develop solutions and to make decisions with high liability to projects of varying scopes
• Very minimal supervision, guidance, and direction are employed by the Associate Director; however, periodic checks and reports are required to review soundness of technical judgment and the status/schedule of the effort
• The Senior Process/Project Engineer will also provide leadership and training to others
• Responsible for the scale-up and technology transfer of pilot processes to production scale for our Manufacturing site at Wilson
• This includes support for equipment design, equipment qualification, process demonstration, process performance qualification, and process validation
• Responsible for managing capital and expense projects for installation and qualification of new packaging and medical device assembly equipment and modifications/optimizations to existing equipment
• Provides technical assistance to packaging operations in the resolution of packaging and device assembly equipment problems for in-line products
• This involves leading root cause analysis investigations for equipment-related quality events

Provides written scientific justification for proposed changes by conducting literature search, designing and executing experiments, analytically reviewing current and past data, and demonstrating the impact of process changes on product quality, production efficiency, or productivity

• Provides technical assistance for quality and regulatory activities including site inspections, preparation of technical documents for NDA supplements, FDA observation, and environmental process issues
• Responsible for the accuracy of Packaging Process Descriptions
• This requires a thorough knowledge of the packaging operations, the hazards involved, and the in-process controls necessary to obtain reproducible results
• Responsible for completing all process engineering/process development activities with the highest regard for all of our Company Divisional policies and Wilson site procedure for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Review literature pertaining to pharmaceutical packaging in order to introduce new profitable/productivity ideas into the packaging operation
• Provides technical support in critically evaluating quality standard specifications and methods for raw materials and intermediate and final products
• Provide technical support for the design, machinability evaluation, process performance qualification and qualification of new or modified packaging components and Medical Device and Combination products
• Technical support for the scale-up and technology transfer of pilot processes to production scale for our Manufacturing Division -Wilson
• Responsible for authoring process change controls and completing tasks to implement packaging and device assembly equipment/process changes
• Provides technical assistance for quality and regulatory activities including site inspections and preparation of technical documents for FDA observation
• Solid line report to: Associate Director Engineering

This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely

• Experience in equipment installation and qualification for complex systems
• This position requires the engineer to be the technical subject matter expert for the assigned packaging lines and to make recommendations for decisions associated with these lines and their associated products
• Expertise in qualification and process validation practices for complex systems is essential to success in this role
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years relevant industrial experience
• Experience working in a GMP Pharmaceutical Environment
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills
• Excellent analytical ability
• Proven communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• The ability to work under limited supervision

Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues

• Work requires a strong technical background and project management skills, as well as working knowledge of our company's methods, standards, procedure, and practices

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Testing, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Deviation Management, Equipment Qualification, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Mechanical Troubleshooting, Medical Device Management, Medical Devices, Packaging Processes, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Process Design, Process Engineering, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Optimization, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Strategic Thinking, Technical Leadership, Technical Problem-Solving {+ 1 more}

An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days

More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits