Senior Manufacturing Engineer
On-siteHobart, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Lead development, scale-up, and tech transfer of oral solid and liquid dosage forms from R&D to commercialization at the Hobart Site. Technically manage Fluid-bed granulation, drying, coating, and tableting projects while resolving plant CAPAs, evaluating second-source vendors, and supporting equipment upgrades for Fluid Bed Dryers. Execute development protocols, statistical analysis, and DOE studies to reduce waste, improve productivity, and ensure process safety. Provide technical leadership for new launches, product transfers between tablet presses, and component changes, directing cross-functional teams to meet development schedules. Work 55% in the office and 45% on the production floor, reporting to the Sr Project Manager - Product Development.
Required Qualifications
- MS/Ph.D preferably with related technical background
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot pharmaceutical operating equipment and support equipment
- Pharmaceutical Formulation experience and or scale-up experience with solid and liquid dosage formulations
- minimum 3 - 5 years of experience
- Strong written and verbal communication to include technical communication skills
- Understanding of solid and liquid pharmaceutical formulations and hands on experience in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products
- Strong technical and mathematical aptitude
- Strong computer literacy—MS office products, statistical analysis (Minitab) and database usage
- 55% of time will be spent in the office, 45% of time on the production floor
- There may also be potential opportunities for travel
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred candidate to have minimum 3 - 5 years of experience
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