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Senior Manufacturing Engineer 1 - North Chicago, IL

VetJobs, Great Lakes, Illinois, United States, 60088

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer 1 - North Chicago, IL

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Job Description Purpose: Responsible for day to day API process management of production projects including the introduction of new projects and technology into Production, and Manufacturing Improvement. Works in concert with peers or senior staff in other departments to meet project timelines. Responsible for tracking the transfer, implementation and monitoring of projects. Uses SAP, LIMS, PI, and other systems, programs, and databases to input, verify, monitor and analyze pertinent data. Able to identify opportunities for improvement of manufacturing and business processes. Responsibilities: Update production instructions to allow for successful performance of scheduled campaigns. Schedules work tasks, without assistance, to support project and campaign timelines. Drafts and updates SOPs. Circulates the documents to reviewers and without assistance responds to comments and questions. Manages document review and approval to meet project timelines. Directs production changeover activities with limited assistance. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Tracks ongoing problems and gathers information for analysis. Uses analysis to develop solutions to broad-level problems. Presents potential solutions to management and senior personnel, and with limited assistance creates an implementation plan. Evaluates data for trends, which may impact other systems, projects, or areas. Applies knowledge, experience, and technical skills to understand production objectives and evaluate potential changes, implement production initiatives. Executes systems and procedures efficiently and compliantly and evaluates systems for improvement potential. Develops and uses standard practices to ensure inter-group consistency. Uses problem solving skills when working on complex problems, where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Coordinates the completion of daily operational activities across a unit or sub-unit. Decisions, recommendations and actions contribute to the development of suite schedules and personnel allocation. Provides technical direction and training to Operator personnel; Acts as advisor to operating shift unit or sub-unit becomes actively involved as required. Frequently interacts with subordinates or functional peer groups at various management levels. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects, schedules, etc. Regularly discusses progress, problems, and proposed solutions with colleagues and senior personnel. Minimum Education Required: Bachelors Job Category: Engineering Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required. Chemical Engineering degree preferred. At least 5 years' experience in all aspects of manufacturing and production processes. Computer expertise and scheduling proficiency; In-depth knowledge of safety, quality systems, and current Good Manufacturing Practice is required; Expertise with tech transfer process and familiarity with small molecule equipment. Must be flexible to handle multiple tasks including ability to handle pressure in a professional and positive manner; Effectively works in a team environment; Maintains high level of energy and professionalism on the job; Builds effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, cross-functioned groups, and management. Uses discretion and works under general supervision; Follows established procedures. Decisions are reviewed for soundness of technical judgment. Independently decides when to make minor adaptations or modifications. Detailed understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices as applied to equipment and process steps in area of responsibility. Able to make recommendations for improved compliance at plant level. Salary: $73,000 - $138,500