Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Full Time
La Verne, CA 91750
$117,725 - $152,350 a year
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Job Description
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
Sr Manufacturing Engineer I
Gilead Sciences Inc. is seeking a highly motivated self-starter with advanced automation experience and a good mechanical understanding to ensure reliable equipment performance for our new small and large sterile Flex Fill Lines. These lines include Isolator technology, robotics’, and mechanical movement of RTU components, and bulk processing of vials, syringes, and stoppers. This position requires working on a fast-paced, cross-functional team in an aseptic, manufacturing setting. You will be responsible for the Flex fill line performance and execution/management of a variety of engineering projects while ensuring regulatory requirements are being met. This position requires you to be gowned up on the floor with our manufacturing team during all flex line operations. You will support the manufacturing team with set-up and operation to ensure reliable performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for managing and performing process operations to ensure compliance and excellence in execution for the Flex Fill Lines.
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Plans, executes, and tracks Manufacturing operations against established timelines, KPIs and prioritizes activities based on changing requirements; contributes to the development of department strategies
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Coordinates cross-functional efforts to resolve issues in projects and day to day operational activities.
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Perform process data-driven deviation resolution, risk assessments, and improvement projects for efficiency enhancements.
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Provides technical expertise and direction to the Manufacturing Operations workstream teams and contractors.
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Troubleshoot process equipment issues potentially involving isolator setup, fill line setup, configuration, utilities, and automation.
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Provides expert project management skills and experience; Lead multiple projects of significant complexity and risks
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Manages projects and processes to ensure high quality of operations, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
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Interacts with contractors and/or vendors on routine machinery and equipment administration matters.
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Ensures that team personnel are trained and developed to meet changing company needs.
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Authoring and reviewing technical documents, leading manufacturing operational planning including component inventory, use of equipment and production space, time management/scheduling and troubleshooting to meet manufacturing deliverables.
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Soft skills:
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Ability to mentor/coach the team in a psychologically safe environment and drive employee engagement by expanding development opportunities
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Leading by example as a humble/smart/passionate individual to drive results and influence great work ethics within the team
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Consistently provide oversight and work on the Manufacturing floor to identify challenges during operations and provide long term solutions
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Facilitate team building and communications together with shift Team Lead
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PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
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Demonstrates understanding and application of process engineering and automation principles
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Relevant knowledge and experience with Isolator technology and Aseptic filling process and standards
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Demonstrates proficiency in current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety regulations.
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Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
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Demonstrates expertise in project management, automation, and manufacturing operations
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Understands the compliance expectation for aseptic operation and design principals for aseptic processing equipment
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
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A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience and a BS or BA in Engineering or related fields, OR a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience and a MS, MA or MBA.
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Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry.
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Previous experience in engineering in highly regulated manufacturing environment
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Experience in managing operations and/or project workstream teams
Gilead Core Values
Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
Teamwork (Working Together)
Excellence (Being Your Best)
As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.
The salary range for this position is: $117,725.00 - $152,350.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
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- Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact
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