Lead Engineer, Global Process & Equipment Engineering
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Job Description
Hospira
Lead Engineer, Global Process & Equipment Engineering
Aspire…to save others’ lives, while shaping your own.PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The primary function of the Lead Engineer is to execute the process and equipment engineering responsibilities for all global capital projects at the associated manufacturing sites. The incumbent will provide and lead the necessary resources (internal and external), capital and process engineering support to ensure the success of all projects under the direction of the local global engineering team. The leader is responsible to indirectly support the site process and equipment engineering team as necessary to achieve site priorities and objectives.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Leads global process and equipment resources (internal and external) in the execution of process and equipment capital improvement projects at the assigned Hospira manufacturing sites. Lead will ensure global resources deployed at the manufacturing sites effectively manage the process engineering portion of capital projects in collaboration with project and automation teams from concept through validation.
· Provides leadership for the planning, development and implementation of programs and projects to improve equipment design in support of the Hospira manufacturing sites to facilitate the implementation of cost reductions, new product launches and ongoing process maintenance.
· Provides technical management and administrative control for equipment and process engineering services. Integrates cost reduction, new product and ongoing process/equipment support into capital plans.
· As a leader of the equipment and process engineering resources, the incumbent is responsible for the timely completion of technically sound and functional manufacturing lines which meet the project performance objectives and are within the appropriated budgets. Dollar value of project responsibility is $ 5MM to $50MM annually.
· Has administrative accountability and budgetary responsibility consisting of salary/fringe, operating and personnel expenses for his/her direct reports.
Skills/Experience Education/Certification
Skills/Experience Education/Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; specifically Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical. Master’s degree is optional.
• Technical training in pharmaceutical process design (i.e. Aseptic filling, packaging). Plant experience is preferred.
• Not less than 8 years pharmaceutical industry experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience in process and equipment engineering. A minimum of 6 years experience managing consulting and contract engineering resources in support of capital project implementation.
• Process design, equipment selection, cost estimating, scheduling and people management experience are required.
• Academic training or practical experience in financial analysis and economic evaluation is necessary to ensure that proper business considerations are included in the decision – making process.
• Excellent communications skills in oral, written, and presentation situations providing clear, informative, and persuasive communication in positive and negative scenarios.
• Good analytical and computer skills required.
What We Are Proud Of
Discover a new kind of career with a new kind of industry leader. Discover Hospira, a specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company driven to improve the safety and effectiveness of patient care for millions worldwide. Our story is one of integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, agility, and accountability. It has developed over 70 years defined by rich discoveries, progressive energy, and market-leading positions. Connected by our vision of Advancing Wellness™ through the right people and the right products, each of our more than 14,000 employees worldwide is a vital contributor to our success.
Why It’s a Great Place
Employees are offered an agile yet balanced work atmosphere, incentive compensation and the benefits that you''d expect from an industry leader.
· Annual bonus potential
· Consumer-directed medical plan options – Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options that allow you the maximum flexibility in managing your health and health care spending
· Extensive preventive care benefits covered at 100%
· Dental /Vision plan
· Flexible spending accounts – health care and dependent care
· Paid vacation and holidays
· Life insurance, short/long-term disability, AD&D
· Optional long-term care insurance
· Adoption assistance/Employee Assistance Program and work/life benefits
· Generously matched 401(k) retirement savings plan including immediate vesting, numerous investment alternatives and loan provisions
Country United States
State Kansas
Site USA - KS - McPherson
Job Family Manufacturing & Operations
Job Category Full Time
Shift First or Day
Auto req ID 10292BR
Job Type Salaried
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