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Senior Engineering Consulting Specialist | Indiana University Alumni

Job Title: Lead Engineer and Continuous Improvement Specialist

Home Location Options: Indianapolis, IN or Raleigh, NC or Charlotte, NC

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Areas: Device, Assembly & Packaging

Travel: 50%

Brooksource Engineering Services is seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer and Continuous Improvement Specialist to support one of our industry-leading pharmaceutical manufacturing partners. This role will serve as a key advisor and lead engineer, focusing on enhancing existing manufacturing sites and supporting start-up line/site efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Progress:

• Start-Up Milestones: Own the tracking and completion of key start-up milestones for new packaging lines.
• Performance Metrics: Take responsibility for monitoring and improving operational staffing, changeovers, alarm management, huddles, performance management, and downtime reduction.
• Efficiency Gains: Measure and drive overall batch efficiency, aiming for a target of 70%.

Coaching and Team Development:

• Team Engagement: Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of coaching sessions with new sites' process teams.
• Skill Development: Track and improve team skills and knowledge related to operational processes.
• Feedback and Adaptation: Collect feedback from coached teams and adapt strategies to ensure continuous improvement.

Project Management and Execution:

• Project Timelines: Ensure adherence to project timelines and milestones, from initiation to completion.
• Resource Allocation: Monitor and optimize the allocation and utilization of resources.
• Issue Resolution: Own the tracking and resolution of any issues or bottlenecks encountered during the project.

Cost Savings and Process Improvement:

• Cost Reduction: Measure and achieve cost savings through process optimization and material savings.
• Process Improvements: Track and implement impactful process improvements.
• Lean Manufacturing: Apply and monitor lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement.
• Floor Presence: Be actively involved on the manufacturing site floors, engaging directly with equipment and processes.
• Practical Engineering: Apply engineering skills to troubleshoot, optimize, and improve manufacturing operations.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring smooth and efficient production.

Tool Deployment:

• Formulate and deploy tools or process improvements in key areas such as:
• Safe working environment
• Asset effectiveness and efficiency
• Equipment cleaning
• Maintenance
• Changeover
• Daily Management System
• Standard Work
• Systematic continuous improvement
• Gemba and floor presence
• Competency tracking and development plans
• Use of shared central support
• Leadership skills and team health

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of device, assembly, and packaging areas within the pharma domain.
• Expertise in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines and milestones.
• Effective coaching and team development abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to be hands-on and actively involved in manufacturing site operations.

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Engineering, and Consulting

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Engineering Services

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401(k)

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