Manufacturing Engineer

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Operational and Technical

• Drive initiatives to enhance operational processes and equipment performance, aiming to achieve the highest standards of manufacturing excellence.
• Lead thorough investigations into non-conformance incidents, developing comprehensive reports on issues related to quality and Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) observed during manufacturing or batch reviews.
• Proactively monitor existing processes and equipment to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective solutions.
• Provide strategic input and recommendations on operational improvements that align with business targets and contribute to overall manufacturing success.
• Review and contribute to the development of batch-related recipes (such as those in POMS and DeltaV), manual operations procedures, and additional manufacturing documentation to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Offer expert input or review the design of batch and cleaning manufacturing recipes within the Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Lead and manage digitalization projects that align with and support the company's strategic business objectives, enhancing automation and efficiency.
• Conduct training sessions for operators on processes and procedures, ensuring compliance and proficiency in operational practices.

Safety

• Adheres to safe work environment in accordance with regulatory and global/local EHS policies.
• Leads/participates in safety risks assessments or participates in process hazard analysis as an operations representative (PHA).

Quality

• Actively resolve batch related document errors in a timely manner.
• Communicates all events/issues effectively with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide inputs for investigation – impact assessment and appropriate CAPA.
• Ensures overall plant upkeep during the shift and ensuring plant is always in audit ready mode.

Schedule

• Oversees deliverables ahead, anticipates complexities and prevents potential delays. 
• Ensures processes are running as per planned schedule with minimal delays. Highlights effectively to shift supervisor if delays are expected.

• Degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or equivalent technical related diploma is required.
• At least 3 - 4 years of experience in working in a GMP manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Familiar with DeltaV and MES system.
• Yellow Belt certification would be preferred.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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