KPC International - Excellence from Concept to Completion
KPC International began operations in 2001, our team of Engineers and Scientists have helped our clients achieve project success all over the world within the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical space.We specialise in Plant Facility Startup from Strategy and Planning to Execution, through to Operational Readiness. We are proud to support our clients in delivering their life changing products to patients.
DP Engineer - Formulation
Responsibilities:
* Provide technical leadership within a new Vaccine Drug Product Manufacturing facility.
* Ensure all equipment installed is safe, effective and in compliance with industry standards.
* Ensure all company and site engineering policies and procedures are adhered to.
* Provide technical and compliance review and/or authorship of testing protocols, reports, and applicable manufacturing SOPs.
* Generate and execute documentation for cGMP activities including risk assessments /reports.
* Management of Equipment Vendors including execution of on-site maintenance visits, management of continuous improvement projects & spare parts criticality assessments.
* Support/lead maintenance of the validated state of the equipment through execution of revalidation protocols as per Site VMP.
* Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, drive continuous improvement, and process optimization using tools such as DMAIC and FMEA.
* Manage changes to equipment/process as per site change control procedures.
* Support establishment of new Preventative Maintenance Program for equipment in Drug Product suite.
* Lead/participate in equipment related manufacturing investigations with cross-functional teams to ensure that detailed root cause analysis & impact analysis is completed and appropriate CAPAs are implemented.
* Identify process and equipment improvements and develop these into CI projects.
* Support disposition of batches by addressing any potential technical / engineering related issues which may have occurred mid-batch.
* Lead/participate in, TPM, CI & Gemba programs and daily / weekly tiered manufacturing meetings.
* Provide technical expertise during regulatory inspections e.g., FDA, HPRA inspections to defend systems, change controls, investigations, and qualification packages.
* Support transition from project to sustaining manufacturing and ramp up of production volumes in future by improving equipment reliability through CI and TPM processes.
Skills and Qualifications
* Bachelor of Engineering or Science Degree in Engineering or Technology related discipline.
* Minimum 5 years cGMP industrial / engineering experience,
* Experience in executing on the floor activities such as FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ
* Experience in data driven approach to root cause analysis and prioritization of continuous improvement initiatives e.g., Six Sigma
* Experience in leading & resolving complex technical investigations.
* Experience in a risk-based approach to manufacturing through use of tools such as FMEA
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities as project demands change.
* Specific experience with Autoclave, Parts Washers, and CIP/SIP equipment.
* Knowledge of Formulation processes.
* Experience in start-up facilities is advantageous.
* CQV experience is advantageous.
* Knowledge of industry/ regulatory requirements such as Annex 1 desirable.
* Ability to explain complex technical issues to external customers / agencies.
* Demonstrated excellence in planning and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated skills in communication (oral and written) & in technical writing.
KPC -International offers an inclusive environment where you can broaden your experience, perspective and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
KPC – International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.