What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Engineer II/III position at External?
We are seeking a seasoned Production Engineer III with a strong focus on Continuous Improvement to join our team in New Hope, MN. In this role, you will be instrumental in scrutinizing and refining our current production methodologies and workflows. Your expertise will help us enhance efficiency, minimize waste, and elevate product quality. Collaborating with various teams, you will spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, support daily operations in our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, and ensure that production objectives are achieved cost-effectively and promptly.
Job duties:
- Analyze and optimize production processes, packaging, and material handling equipment to resolve complex technical issues.
- Lead and coordinate projects aimed at reducing waste and increasing process efficiency.
- Implement changes to equipment and processes that bolster quality and safety standards.
- Collaborate with Operations and Engineering groups to determine optimal manufacturing processes for established products.
- Manage projects through to the production phase and communicate outcomes to leadership.
- Investigate significant quality concerns, author investigation reports, and execute action plans that address the root causes.
- Enhance manufacturing processes by leveraging your knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
- Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to improve production efficiency and quality.
- Work with the production team to identify and resolve bottlenecks, optimizing workflow.
- Design and implement systems for production tracking and quality control, and analyze operational data to identify production issues.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for process improvements and standard operating procedures.
- Educate and mentor production staff on new processes and technologies.
- Coordinate with equipment vendors to ensure proper installation and maintenance of machinery.
- Monitor and analyze KPIs to measure improvement and report progress to management.
- Stay abreast of the latest production technologies and practices to ensure our processes remain industry-leading.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, chemical, industrial, electrical) or a related field.
- At least 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in applying Lean Sigma principles.
- Experience with statistical analysis and process control techniques.
Preferred qualifications:
- Familiarity with cGMPs and experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of packaging equipment
Core competencies:
Since its beginning, Padagis has been undergoing the process of identifying what we believe will lead to the success of our organization in a competitive landscape. To that end, we have developed a set of five “core” competencies. We strive to bring employees on board the journey with us who exemplify these key competencies:
- Service delivery – Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations…
- Active collaboration – Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success…
- Demonstrate agility – Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change…
- Think differently – Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve introducing something new or significantly improving something that already exists…
- Excellent execution – Achieve outstanding results in all aspects of our organization, including our culture, leadership, strategy, and processes…
About us:
At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people’s lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in “extended topical” medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products. It’s a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We’ve already established a successful track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system. Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.
What’s Next:
At Padagis a real recruiter AND the hiring manager will review your application, not just a bot. This means we pay special attention to each application submitted for the position. While it could take a couple of days for us to get back with you, please know that we appreciate you applying for the open position and ask that you monitor your email for updates.
