Process Engineer

Process Engineer

AbbVie are seeking a Process Engineer to join our engineering team in Westport, Co. Mayo. This is an exciting time to join our team as we bring new products and technologies to the site. The position is a 12 month fixed term contract and reports to the Associate Director, B1 Maintenance. The Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical assistance for equipment/machinery and all aspects of performance around the production and packaging of AbbVie products to meet customer requirements, FDA, HPRA, EPA and safety standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with management, engineering, process improvement, equipment reliability, and control system activities.
• Identify, plan, schedule, manage and communicate on production related projects to all affected stakeholders.
• Ensuring systems, equipment, and products operate at optimal levels and meet Business Unit (BU) needs by preventing failures and maximizing uptime.
• Analyse equipment failure data, conduct root cause analysis, develop and implement new procedures and processes to prevent reoccurrence.
• Implement lean technologies such as standard work, visualisation boards.
• Support the BU by developing robust process and systems to ensure delivery of effective quality.
• Ensure that line processes, equipment and materials are maintained to deliver consistent, reliable and predictable process performance and product quality.
• Develop & implement systems & structure to minimise technical downtime on the line.
• Resolve technical issues in an effective & timely manner with the technical team to support operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and process efficiency programs, i.e., OEE, OPEX, RCA, RCM and productivity output for the BU.
• Manage external vendors and services for equipment and technology in the BU along with Manufacturing.
• Manage technical documentation, reports, files, logs and records for the BU.
• Assist with the trending, monitoring, performance of equipment and the reduction of unplanned downtime.
• Help manage, track and monitor the relevant KPIs for the Technical Team.
• Assist with the trending, monitoring and reduction of repeat deviations associated with the equipment and technology in the BU. Generate and approve associated change controls and relevant protocols.
• Help support the BU during regulatory and compliance audits.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering
• 4+ years experience working in high volume automated manufacturing environment performing a similar role is essential. Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements in a pharmaceutical GMP environment.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Excellent digital literacy with experience using Maximo, One Vault, Quality software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

Additional Information

This is an on-site position.

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