Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Hovione

Loures, Portugal

You will be responsible to:

• Support and mentor production teams to optimize manufacturing processes, minimize downtime, and maximize productivity;
• Identify and troubleshoot operational issues, related with equipment and drug product processes, implementing innovative solutions to improve efficiency and quality;
• Monitor and analyze production data to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality control measures;
• Participate in client visits, serving as a technical expert and providing insights into our operational processes;
• Contribute to prepare and review manufacturing process documentation, including but not limited to batch production records, campaign reports, change controls, operating manuals / procedures, mass balance sheets, bill of materials, cost proposals, validation plans and validation reports and other GMP related documentation for all processes run in operations;
• Update the Line Managers and the team members on relevant occurrences and trends that may have a significant impact on Area KPIs;
• Provide training and guidance to team members to achieve production objectives and enhance their skills and knowledge;
• Coordinate tech-transfers and process improvement projects for established and new processes utilizing best available technology, practices and tools;
• Act as a technical expert on operational activities;
• Train, coach and manage operational teams to ensure fidelity to standards developed by Hovione and encourage individual ownership towards reaching overall team goals.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related field;
• Proven experience and knowledge working within the pharmaceutical industry and/or or Drug Product (area of production) processes like compounding, coating, tableting, granulation or encapsulation;
• Strong knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and regulatory requirements;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure;
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and represent the company to clients;
• Experience in technical manufacturing support;
• Strong interpersonal, team-oriented skills, self-motivation and direction, with strong bias toward timely performance and problem resolution;
• Competent English (written and verbal);
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of SAP Intermediate;
• Availability to work in shifts.

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