Role Summary
The Process Engineer identifies, designs and implements continuous improvement initiatives in a GMP environment to deliver high-quality radioligand therapy products, ensuring reliable operation of the facility and production equipment, and supporting project operations and site objectives.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical troubleshooting throughout equipment lifecycle (startup, qualification, commercial production)
- Perform investigations / deviations from an engineering perspective to enable timely closure of deviations and CAPAs
- Lead or contribute to process equipment and utility improvement projects
- Interpret P&IDs, equipment/system layouts, wiring diagrams, and specifications and update as needed
- Write/revise engineering documents for operation of various production systems
- Ensure compliance with industrial standards and GMP guidelines
- Develop project cost estimation and value improvement review
- Perform GMP risk assessments
- Manage technical / engineering changes through site change control process
- Participate in preparation of calibration/maintenance risk assessments for new equipment
- Create/execute Design Qualification (DQ), Installation and Operational Qualification (IOQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols
- Support internal and external audits
Qualifications
- Required: B.S. degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering, or related technical field, with 1+ years experience providing automation, engineering, or equivalent support within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry
- Required: Proven skills in project management and problem solving
- Required: Exceptional time management, planning, organizational, negotiating and influencing skills
- Required: Highly self-motivated with a willingness to assume responsibilities and take ownership for work
- Required: Must adhere to all applicable procedures, cGMPs, company policies and any other quality or regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, FDA, EMEA, HS&E)
- Required: Proficient in MS Office, Building Management Systems, CMMS and similar GMP systems
- Required: Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 lbs
- Preferred: Aseptic filling line, packaging operation experience
- Desirable: Training/experience in radiochemistry or radiological safety
Skills
- Technical troubleshooting
- Process improvement
- Documentation and qualification planning
- Regulatory compliance and risk assessment
- Project management
- Communication and collaboration
Education
- B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering, or related technical field