Production Engineer I

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Dacula
Posted on: May 17, 2022

Job Description:

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Job Description
About the role:
As the Production Engineer you will provide on-shift operational support of the Albumin, IG and Fractionation departments in Covington, GA. You will focus on resolving manufacturing problems to allow manufacturing to meet production goals. As a member of the operations team reporting to the Manager, Production Engineering, you will be a valuable resource by providing technical knowledge and leadership.

How you will contribute:
Troubleshoot and provide resolution to technical issues to support ramp-up and steady-state operations of two highly-automated pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
Scope of support will include:
Plasma Fractionation, IG, and Albumin Purification processes

Process equipment (vessels, centrifuges, filter presses, UF/DF, robotics, COP

washers, CIP skids)

Distributed Control System (DeltaV) and Process Logic Controllers

Manufacturing Execution System (Siemens Simatic IT)

Automation hardware

In Process Testing lab (pH, conductivity, titration)

Safety and quality investigations

Improve manufacturing operations by:
Reduce manufacturing events, user interventions, and batch record alerts

Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, error proof operations, and eliminate waste

Performing operational assessments to ensure processes, procedures, tools, and training are in place

Investigate and resolve issues assigned from the departmental issues log

Support Process Unit Team projects and Continuous Improvement efforts

Support information sharing and learning between team members by:

Lead Knowledge Transfer training with manufacturing staff

Coach manufacturing staff while partnering with them to resolve technical issues

Develop troubleshooting guides for common problems

Share process knowledge with colleagues across shift

What you bring to Takeda: Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline required.

Related work experience within a technical or GMP environment preferred

Knowledge of basic engineering principles in multiple engineering disciplines

Discuss normally encountered technical issues, both verbally and in written form

Work as a collaborative team member

Knowledge of initial training in concepts of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma quality techniques

Work 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays to support a 24 x 7 manufacturing operation

Work in a clean room environment

Wear personal protective equipment (such as hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs) because of safety requirements in specific areas

Travel on an infrequent basis (
What Takeda can offer you: Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision

Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings

Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions

Family Planning Support

Professional training and development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Important Considerations
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:
Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.

Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.

Work in a cold, wet environment.

Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.

Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.

May be required to work in a confined area as defined by the Environmental, Health, & Safety office.

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This posting excludes Colorado applicants.
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EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations
USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time

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