ACCOUNTABILITIES
Technology selection
Drive Cross functional stakeholder management with our Partners in Manufacturing Sciences and/or Pharmaceutical Sciences. Lead the evaluation and selection of new, state-of-the-art technologies and process equipment and applicable process equipment vendors (e.g. Robotics, Single Use Technology)
Identify future industry trends and decide on strategies for process equipment/technologies.
Own business case development for CAPEX investments in process equipment incl. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculations
Manage Process Equipment Vendors and Architectural/Engineering firms in the delivery of CAPEX and OPEX projects in areas of responsibility.
Capacity Modeling and Site Master Planning
Develop Process Unit Operation Capacity models and identify capacity bottlenecks / constraints in GMP manufacturing processes / production process and in the utilities delivery systems
Apply knowledge of heat transfer, mass transfer, fluid dynamics, reaction kinetics to solve common process engineering problems
Engineering and Equipment Design
Lead Front End Engineering and Design activities in feasibility study and conceptual design phases
Deliver Project Turnover Packages for Process Equipment delivered to site and ensure that critical engineering knowledge such as, as-built drawings, operating and maintenance manuals, equipment and instrument data sheets, spare parts lists are maintained, remain accurate and up to date
Gather requirements from Stakeholders - such as from Quality, Manufacturing, Reliability, Maintainability, Automation, and EHS – to determine Process Basis of Designs, specifications and designs for Process Equipment, Process Control Systems, Process Instrumentation and Process Safety Systems and Devices
Develop Scope of Work and RFx Packages for Process Equipment Vendors, Process Engineering Consultants, Architectural / Engineering services, Commissioning services and (Sub-) Contractors
Lead commissioning activities such as Factory Acceptance and/or Site Acceptance Testing of process equipment
With Partners in Engineering Validation deliver the Qualification and Validation activities for Process Equipment
Own Design Reviews of Process Equipment with Stakeholders, including Quality, Manufacturing, Utilities Operations, Maintenance, Calibration, Reliability, Automation
Safety engineering design and management
Conduct Process Hazard Analysis (e.g. PHA-Hazop) of hazardous manufacturing / production processes and incorporate improvements into the design of process equipment, process control, and process safety systems
Perform Design Reviews of all process equipment with relation to EHS
Own Investigations for process equipment and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
“Factory Floor” Continuous Improvement/ Trouble-shooting / System ownership
Provide leadership of the Manufacturing and Maintenance departments with troubleshooting activities of Process Equipment on the factory floor
Own continuous improvement activities for Process Equipment applying continuous improvement tools such as DMAIC, FMEA, RCA, identify improvements, design and implement improvements and own level 3 troubleshooting in collaboration with “Manufacturing” & Manufacturing sciences
Responsible for Management of Change for Process Equipment in area of responsibility
Responsible for internal and regulatory Audits and Inspections
Engage in the Process Engineering Community of Practice (CoP) through sharing of best practices and lessons learned
DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
Technology selection
The position will be responsible for leading the development of system/equipment specifications
Capacity modeling and Site Master Planning
Determined basic causes and develop recommendations for corrective action, and follow-up to ensure completion of corrective action.
Engineering and Equipment Design
Enable capabilities to perform troubleshooting on process equipment and systems
“Factory Floor” Continuous Improvement/ Trouble-shooting / System ownership
Provide leadership to analyze customer service problems and design improvement suggestions / decisions. Recommend design improvements through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
Leadership
Displays and drives Takeda culture of Takeda-ism, PTRB, safety, and quality into the organization.
Be on the floor to study and train and recommend techniques to enable the team to improve existing equipment to minimize production downtime.
Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment as leader, mentor, trusted advisor.
Demonstrates strong communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of professionals, both internal (local & global) and external
Coach, motivate, develop, recognize and mentor the engineering staff, including senior level engineers and managers. Being a mentor developing future leaders.
Decision-making and Autonomy
Decision making on organizational changes to build the required capacity/capabilities.
Autonomy in decision making with sensitivity to the level of required alignment.
Decision making of short/mid & long term impacts
Interaction
CAPEX Project Teams, Manufacturing Sciences, Quality, Manufacturing / Production, Utilities/Facilities Operations, Plant/Facilities/Utilities Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Maintenance, Calibration, Automation, EHS, Procurement / Purchasing, Equipment Vendors, Architectural / Engineering Services Companies, (Sub-) Contractors, Consultants
Innovation
Generate innovative solutions to highly complex problems
Demonstrated problem solving skills to support resolution of Engineering, Manufacturing and/or Quality-related issues.
Complexity
Assess, analyze, advise, propose and direct improvements that will deliver greater productivity, capacity, reliability and compliance for the Process Engineering Department
Ensure compliance with all regulatory GMP, Safety and Environmental requirements
Shall interface with regulatory agency representative (e.g. FDA/EMA) as the site Process Engineering SME during internal and external audits and shall be able to defend current practices with such agencies.
Strong skills to work in matrix organization with excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, and negotiation skills required
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Engineering degree or equivalent required; for example, Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical or Industrial engineering is preferred
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
Expert of Process Unit Operations in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Experience in supporting CAPEX project delivery and equipment acquisition processes.
Experience in applying process improvement methodologies such as DMAIC and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Experience with leading experts for e.g. statistical data analysts and data visualization tools
Experience owning all machines/lines/systems and all of its components.
SME of Process Unit Operations in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Expert of CAPEX project delivery and equipment acquisition processes
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location
USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278
U.S. Base Salary Range
$154,400.00 - $242,550.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
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EEO Statement
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Locations
USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278