Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

The Principal Engineer, Process has the responsibility of providing manufacturing support of current processes and process improvement initiatives as well as providing support to Capital Project initiatives to install new process equipment, production facilities, and/or process utilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manager

• Aids in data gathering, assists with process and process equipment scope design, estimating, proposals, and implementation of process projects and equipment modifications at the site
• Ensures compliance with local, state, federal, and international codes and regulations
• Works with cGMP manufacturing and safety procedural guidelines
• Reviews equipment shop drawings and design drawings for conformance to project specifications
• Reads and interprets process flow drawings, mechanical / electrical drawings, and P&IDs with the ability to update as required for change control requirements and accuracy
• Responsible for all aspects of designated production process related projects to include assisting Capital Engineering with research activities
• Manages teams performance of core job activities as well as individual goals through use of MAG Plan process as well as manages teams career development using HR tools
• Prioritizes process engineering project support activities between individual and team
  
  
  

Principal Specialist

• Facilitates changes to existing production processes
• Accountable for installation, commissioning, start-up of new equipment and changes to existing equipment
• Assists validation of new equipment and changes to existing equipment including document generation
• Acts as change control owner for equipment and process improvement projects
• Coordinates change control meetings
• Assigns action items for change control
• Accountable for closing out change control action items and documentation. Documentation includes P&ID drawings, functional specifications, detailed design specifications, Turn-over-packages, material specifications, and other documentation as required
• Supports manufacturing in troubleshooting product and equipment issues
• Drives the communication process between production and process engineering to identify issues with the manufacturing process and find long term solutions to these issues
• Identifies improvements to manufacturing process. Improvements may include mechanical, automation, or workflow
• Works with manufacturing and capital engineering on the development of future capital projects and on the development of requirements for the project
• Responsible for User Requirement Specification development
• Leads small scale capital projects up to around $500,000
• Leads process improvement projects, continuous improvement projects, and equipment improvement projects (expense projects)
• Accountable for following capital process procedures and execution of project regarding cost and schedule
• On larger capital projects, works with Capital Engineering and Equipment Vendors to ensure process requirements are communicated and built into the equipment/system design
• Develops specifications (user, functional, and detailed design) for equipment and automation of the equipment
• Develops and maintains overall knowledge of facility processes and products
• Provides training on process and/or equipment modifications as required for new or existing equipment/processes
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert for production equipment and processes for Capital Engineering, Production, Business Process Science, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance
• May be responsible for leading, directing, coaching, and developing up to seven junior engineers within the site's process engineering organization
  
  
  

Requirements

Manager

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required and a minimum of eight to ten (8-10) years production process systems experience. Professional experience must be inclusive of at least four to six (4-6) years demonstrated experience in leading teams and / or projects
• Knowledge of Technical Trends
  
  
  

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Project/Program Management
• Accountability and Ownership
• Communication
• Delivering Results
• Quality Orientation/BPE
  
  
  

Principal Specalist

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related science from accredited school
• In addition to degree, a minimum of four (4) years applicable experience, engineering or scientific in nature in a cGMP environment or similarly regulated environment
  
  
  

OR

• Minimum of seven (7) years engineering or scientific experience outside of a cGMP/non-regulated environment
• Experience must be inclusive of at least (3) three years leading moderate to complex CAPEX, process improvement, and/or related engineering projects
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively with all levels of corporate and local management and employees
• Ability to plan, schedule, organize, prioritize, and coordinate project activities
• Ability to understand and work within a regulated environment
• Experience with GAMP Automation practices and documents preferred
• Ability to function in a leadership role as well as in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
  
  
  

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
  
  
  

Desired Skills, Experience And Abilities

• Experience with GAMP Automation practices and documents preferred
  
  
  

Our Company

At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of both humans and animals. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. Now, we are powered by 52,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. We believe that if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can grow, collaborate, innovate and improve lives.

We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working environment surrounded by a world of innovation driven mindsets and practices. In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth.

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com