Engineer, Technical Operations Opelika, Alabama

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for sponsorship, including I-983 participation. 

Position Summary:

Optimizes products and processes by establishing process capabilities and controls, and ensures adherence to standards through continuous verification. Assists with site functional technical support across dosage formats as it relates to finding and implementing creative solutions that maximize value to our customers. Implements specifications and appropriate process guidelines to ensure we deliver a reliable and repeatable process to Operations. Leverages data and an analytical mindset to draw insights on our products. Executes qualification and change management activities across the manufacturing network. Designs and executes experiments in both a laboratory and manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities:

• Works across all dosage formats and packaging to develop a fundamental understanding of engineering principles and their applications across our product portfolio
• Develops robust subject matter knowledge within process applications to actively contribute to problem solving and root cause identification
• Learns and applies data-driven principles for analytical analysis, trending, and elementary statistical process control applications
• Develops and executes equipment qualification protocols and process validation, and cleaning validation protocols
• Develops and leads pilot experiments under the guidance of Process Engineers
• Supports generalized annual product review activities in conjunction with Quality and Operations
• Participates in focused improvement activities as prioritized through respective dosage format teams
• Executes management of the change process (change controls) to support production as needs arise
• Creates and updates master batch processing records under the guidance of Process Engineers
• Works with Formulators and Process Engineers to design and implement formulation changes
• Trains Technical Operations, Product Development, and Manufacturing staff on new processes and/or equipment technologies.
• Occasional after-hours operations and or project support may be required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Travel: Overnight travel, up to 10%, for training or to support other Pharmavite regional facilities is anticipated.

Education:

• Requires a four-year college or university degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other closely related science fields. Specific experience within a technical role will be considered as a substitute for a technical degree.

Experience:

• Zero to two years industry (preferably in pharmaceutical, nutritional, food, or other consumer-packaged goods) experience in manufacturing technical support and/or process/product development, Quality Engineering, and/or testing.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Fundamental principles of unit operations pertaining to chemical process operations, manufacturing/packaging equipment, and processing/testing laboratory techniques.
• A firm foundation in chemistry, mathematics, pharmaceutics, and/or food science.
• Solid foundation in oral and written communication skills.
• Results-oriented and able to effectively organize and develop plans; prioritize and execute actions.
• The ability to make presentations and recommendations in the assigned area.
• Understanding of Lean concepts and application of DOE and QbD is a plus.
• Use of hand-held data collection devices and instrumentation.
• A firm understanding of Microsoft Office applications. Understanding of MiniTab, AutoCad, and other process trending and analysis tools is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing, Pilot Lab, and general office environment, which may occasionally require lifting up to 35 lb.

Environment:

• Exposure to disagreeable elements is negligible. Frequent work in the Pilot Plant and Production facilities.

Safety:

• The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us.

Pharmavite is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

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Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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