Manufacturing Engineer (API)

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

• Adept in trend monitoring with proper process understanding, and identify process issues or propose effective process improvements.
• Adept in understanding of DeltaV systems and logics, and able to 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.
• Able to lead change management process and contribute as Subject Matter Expert on areas pertaining to manufacturing.
• 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.
• Drive initiatives to enhance operational processes and equipment performance, aiming to achieve the highest standards of manufacturing excellence.
• Provide strategic input and recommendations on operational improvements that align with business targets and contribute to overall manufacturing success.
• 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.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers in the team relating to projects and process issues

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 
• At least 3 - 4 years of experience in working in a GMP, API manufacturing environment
• Familiar with DeltaV and MES system
• Yellow Belt certification preferred
• Manufacturing process centric experience with NPI or plant startup an added advantage

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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