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Job Description

About the Role:

The Production Engineer II is responsible for on-shift operational support of the Fractionation department in Covington, GA. The Production Engineer II focuses on rapidly resolving manufacturing problems and enabling manufacturing to meet production goals. As a member of the operations team, the Production Engineer II provides on shift technical knowledge and leadership. The Production Engineer II will also be involved in supporting improvements within manufacturing.

How you will Contribute:

• Troubleshooting and providing timely resolution to technical issues in support of ramp-up and steady-state operations of a highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

• Plasma Fractionation processes

• Process equipment (vessels, centrifuges, filter presses, robotics, COP washers, CIP skids)

• Distributed Control System (DeltaV) and Process Logic Controllers

• Manufacturing Execution System (Siemens Simatic IT)

• Automation hardware

• In Process Testing lab (pH, conductivity, titration)

• Safety and quality investigations

• Reducing manufacturing events, user interventions, and batch record alerts.

• Identifying and developing opportunities to reduce cycle time, error proof operations, and eliminate waste.

• Performing operational assessments to ensure proper processes, procedures, tools, and training are in place.

• Investigating and resolving issues assigned from the departmental issues log.

• Supporting projects and Continuous Improvement efforts.

• Assisting Manufacturing and Quality departments in CAPA investigations.

• Interfacing with other departments to resolve issues related to equipment, processes, and compliance, including maintenance, metrology, and validation.

• Completing relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.

• Leading Knowledge Transfer training with manufacturing staff.

• Coaching manufacturing staff while partnering with them to resolve technical issues.

• Developing troubleshooting guides for common problems.

• Sharing process knowledge with colleagues across-shift.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline required. 2+ years of related experience.

• Experience with basic engineering principles in various engineering disciplines.

• Knowledge of basic engineering principles in various engineering disciplines.

• Ability to solve routine engineering problems with minimal assistance.

• Ability to discuss normally encountered technical issues, both verbally and in written form.

• Ability to work as a collaborative team member.

• Self-driven individual that requires minimal supervision.

• Initial training in concepts of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma quality techniques is preferred.

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in support of a 24 x 7 manufacturing operation.

• Ability to work in a clean room environment.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (such as hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs) due to safety requirements in specific areas.

• Ability to travel on an infrequent basis (< 5 %).

Important Considerations:

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.

• Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.

• Work in a cold, wet environment.

• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.

• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.

Shift Requirements and Associated Compensation:

Shift Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotation, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

• Includes a 15% shift allowance added to compensation

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. 

For Location:

USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$70,000.00 - $110,000.00

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes