Senior Chemical Process Engineer Jobs in Puerto Rico

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The Sr. Process Engineer is responsible for understanding, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes within a value stream leveraging lean and six sigma tools and methodologies to improve processing, layout, workflow, assets, assembly methods, and workforce usage to process efficiency. They are responsible for end-to-end process and product understanding and control and manage managing lifecycles sustaining engineering changes. They plan and execute of their duties in compliance with corporate policies, U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 9001, ISO 13485, EU MDR, the Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR), and other applicable regulatory agencies.
REPORTING & MANAGEMENT SCOPE
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Under direct supervision of the Value Stream or Process Engineering Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a cross-functional network with Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS), product development, process technology, Centers of Excellence (CoE's), facilities, quality, regulatory, planning, procurement to address process challenges, rial changes, and well as lifecycle and sustaining changes.
• Represent value stream teams in strategic site and enterprise projects on cross functional teams addressing quality improvements, lifecycle management efforts, new product introductions, etc.
• Initiate, develop and implement engineering studies, IQ/OQ/PQ/TMV validations, manufacturing process requirements, specifications, Engineering Change Requests/Orders (ECR/ECO), and Engineering Drawings for equipment and processes.
• Leverage statistical process control (as necessary), analyze and trend existing process parameters, process inputs and outputs, improve manufacturing yields, reduce manufacturing scrap, and error proof manufacturing processes.
• Perform timely technical investigations, non-conformance, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
• Identify, financially justify, and lead projects to drive process, quality, reliability and cost improvements leveraging advanced technologies, lean six-sigma tools and methodologies.
• Ensure value stream(s) BOMS, routers, and work instructions to align with process and ensure cost accuracy from product transfer through product lifecycle.
• Complete process improvements actions to ensure performance metrics attain targeted performance Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
• Develop hands-on product/process/equipment training programs.
• Lead cross-functional process and product project teams including product development, quality assurance, facilities, regulatory, and manufacturing.
• Complete other job-related duties as assigned.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with 5+ years of experience; master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with statistical process control tools required (SPC, Minitab, other software) required.
• Lean Six Sigma Experience Required
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and English communication skills (oral & written) • Sound interpersonal, and employee development skills
• Project management and process improvement experience, PMP desired
• Knowledge in enterprise resource planning, material resource planning, and MS Office skills

ADDITIONAL HEY REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in managing multi-functional teams including EHS, Quality, Process Development, Planning and Materials Engineers
• Worked with global teams on enterprise projects to address quality improvements, lifecycle management plans, and NPI.
• Executed material change validations.
• Minimum of 4 years managing validation cycles (FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ TMV), engineering studies and documentation changes.
• Proven experience in process monitoring (SPC) and improvements of KPI's with the use of Statistical Tools, and Lean Six Sigma Tools.
• Performed Technical investigations, NC and CAPA's
• Preferred experience with time studies.
• Preferred experience with Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Preferred Basic knowledge in automation, programming, sensors, and Vision systems
• Basic Project Management skills
• Good communication skills in both Spanish and English
• Good Technical writing skills

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
This role requires regular use of tools and equipment relevant to the work environment. Examples include: • General office equipment: Computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and telephone communication systems. • Software and systems: ERP systems (e.g., SAP), CRM platforms, statistical analysis tools, project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira), QMS platforms.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements listed below represent the motor and physical abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties. While performing the responsibilities of this role, the employee is expected to: • Sit, listen, speak, and move throughout various areas of the building. • Travel across all company locations as needed. • Periodically lift and/or move items up to twenty-five pounds. • Travel domestically and internationally via car, train, or airplane, as required by the role.
Salary Pay Range:
$51,000.00 - $71,000.00 USD Salary
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or trainingIn addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensationYour recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).
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