Sr Process Engineer
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Job Location:
Kalamazoo, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Use Your Power for Purpose
Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizers mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need.
What You Will Achieve
In this role you will:
- Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables.
- Investigates deviations of high complexity involving multiple departments with significant scope that occur on the manufacturing floor. Performs root-cause analysis utilizing Six Sigma tools and identifies appropriate effective corrective actions. Implements corrective actions in conjunction with the appropriate enabling groups i.e. engineering maintenance quality validation environmental health and safety.
- Authors and performs periodic reviews of unit and divisional documentation including SOPs User Guides Job Aids etc. and gathers input from cross-functional team members to ensure safe efficient and compliant practices.
- Supports safety team by proactively identifying improvement opportunities and implementing engineering protective and procedural controls to improve the safety of colleagues working in the area and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Leads technical improvement projects aimed at defect reduction improved equipment reliability and better equipment utilization and may use Six Sigma tools to investigate common cause process variation.
- Responsible for training operations colleagues on aspects of equipment operation.
- Identifies and implements cost savings ideas specifically efficiency improvements and other projects that increase equipment capacity.
- Develops and validates manufacturing processes for drug products taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to production from other sites or within the site.
- Responsible for audit preparation documentation follow up for unit operations. Present investigations procedures or practices to auditors and acts as an SME for tours and discussions. Participates in developing compliance gap assessments and responses for Pfizer Quality Standards or for Regulatory Observation Network Assessments.
- Contributes to master planning exercises by maintaining matrices of unit capabilities gaps and needs.
- Participates in network or industry communities of practice to evaluate emerging technologies and best practices.
- May serve as a key site technical SME for specific unit operations or technologies.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8 years of experience or associates degree with 6 years of experience or BA/BS with 2 years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
- Strong understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving within a manufacturing environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with process validation and documentation
- Familiarity with environmental health and safety standards
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
- Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to mentor and train junior colleagues
- Experience with regulatory inspections and audits
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience using common AI tools including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices including risk management and ethical use
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Job will include standing walking and sitting. Occasional lifting may be required.
Occasional travel may be required for specific projects training or network support.
Aseptic gowning training may be required. Job may also require occasional weekend/evening work supporting a 24-hour/7 day operation.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Occasional travel may be required for specific projects training or network support.
Aseptic gowning training may be required. Job may also require occasional weekend/evening work supporting a 24-hour/7 day operation.
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: 1/26/26
Work Location Assignment:On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $to $. In addition this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 100% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation holiday and personal days paid caregiver/parental and medical leave and health benefits to include medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site U.S. Benefits (). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa FL or any location outside of the United States.Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care providers name address and the type of payments or other value received generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification which Pfizer intends to pursue reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse your name address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age gender identity or gender expression national origin disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Distributed Control Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- Process Engineering
- cGMP
- Kaizen
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
About Company
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