SR Principal Engineer, Process

DescriptionAs 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, 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 & ResponsibilitiesFacilitates changes to existing production processesAccountable for installation, commissioning, start-up of new equipment and changes to existing equipmentAssists validation of new equipment and changes to existing equipment including document generationActs as change control owner for equipment and process improvement projectsCoordinates change control meetingsAssigns action items for change controlAccountable 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 requiredSupports manufacturing in troubleshooting product and equipment issuesDrives the communication process between production and process engineering to identify issues with the manufacturing process and find long term solutions to these issuesIdentifies improvements to manufacturing process. Improvements may include mechanical, automation, or workflowWorks with manufacturing and capital engineering on the development of future capital projects and on the development of requirements for the projectResponsible for User Requirement Specification developmentLeads small scale capital projects up to around $500,000Leads 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 scheduleOn larger capital projects, works with Capital Engineering and Equipment Vendors to ensure process requirements are communicated and built into the equipment/system designDevelops specifications (user, functional, and detailed design) for equipment and automation of the equipmentDevelops and maintains overall knowledge of facility processes and productsProvides training on process and/or equipment modifications as required for new or existing equipment/processesActs as Subject Matter Expert for production equipment and processes for Capital Engineering, Production, Business Process Science, Quality Assurance, and MaintenanceMay be responsible for leading, directing, coaching, and developing up to seven junior engineers within the site's process engineering organizationRequirementsPrincipal Engineer, ProcessBachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related science from accredited schoolIn addition to degree, a minimum of four (4) years applicable experience, engineering or scientific in nature in a cGMP environment or similarly regulated environmentORMinimum of seven (7) years engineering or scientific experience outside of a cGMP/non-regulated environmentExperience must be inclusive of at least (3) three years leading moderate to complex CAPEX, process improvement, and/or related engineering projectsAbility to communicate verbally and in writing effectively with all levels of corporate and local management and employeesAbility to plan, schedule, organize, prioritize, and coordinate project activitiesAbility to understand and work within a regulated environmentExperience with GAMP Automation practices and documents preferredAbility to function in a leadership role as well as in a team environmentAbility to manage multiple projects at one timeSr. Engineer, ProcessBachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited school with one to three (1-3) years applicable experience in a GMP environment or Bachelor´s degree with three to five (3-5) of engineering or scientific experience outside of a GMP environmentIn lieu of years of experience, Master´s Degree in relevant field from an accredited school with one (1) year experience in a GMP environment or at least one (1) year of engineering or two (2) years of scientific experience outside of a GMP environmentAt least one (1) year of experience leading projects preferableCompetenciesEffective verbal and written communication with all levels of corporate and local management and employeesAbility to plan, schedule, organize, prioritize, and coordinate project activitiesAbility to understand and work within a regulated environmentExperience with GAMP Automation practices and documents preferredAbility to function in a leadership role as well as in a team environmentAbility to manage multiple projects at one timeSkillsAnalytical ThinkingCommunicationCustomer FocusDecision MakingPlanning and OrganizingTeamworkConceptual / Analytical Thinking ScopeDelivering ResultsLeadershipEligibility RequirementsMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictionMust be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)Must be 18 years of age or olderDesired Skills, Experience And AbilitiesExperience with GAMP Automation practices and documents preferred#J-18808-Ljbffr