Job TitleReporting to the Sr. Manager of Engineering & Facilities,Job SummaryLeads the team and provides technical expertise to support company objectives in engineering design, new product introduction, technical transfer, process development, and implementation, with a primary focus on packaging equipment and fully integrated, automated packaging lines. Serves as the engineering point of contact for non-sterile filling and secondary packaging systems and processes.
Projects may include manufacturing systems, non-sterile filling systems, packaging systems, vision systems, process piping, utility systems, facility construction and upgrades, serialization, and other packaging control systems. This position includes direct supervisory responsibilities.Essential Duties / ResponsibilitiesGuide and manage the teamEnsure the adequacy of the team's training / authorizations in relation to the department projects and tasksManage the team's schedule via ADP softwareCarry out scheduled evaluations to assess the development and performance of your teamDefine action priorities in relation to means, resources and deadlinesDevelop the skills and autonomy of the teamEnsure budget reporting and monitoringEnsure complete reporting (project monitoring, monitoring of investment commitments, overheads) to Site ManagementMeasure progress in achieving operating and investment budget commitments and propose refocusing actions if necessaryEngage in technical discussions with potential suppliersOrganize and write specifications based on the needs and requirementsLaunch calls for tenders (Request for Proposal, Request for Service)Ensure the solution designed respects the established specifications(s)Ensure that technical choices which may deviate from established specifications, or the implicit expectations of internal customers are documented and validated in a formal mannerExecute Projects and Tasks to the approved completion deadlines and within the defined budgetWork in partnership with external companiesPropose and apply solutions to mitigate and compensate for possible work delaysProactively alert site management to potential problemsEnsure the successful commissioning of the projectMonitor the installations and commissioning of equipmentCoordinate the various suppliers and vendors and ensure their compliance to health and safety instructionsPossess adequate technical expertise allowing problem resolutionRespect the data in the specificationsCommunicate with Production to coordinate activities with respect to production constraintsAssist with commissioning activities and in putting the equipment into productionCarry out an assessment after each commissioningServes in an expert role in writing the qualification protocol, execution of the tests and approval of any resulting reportProcess Innovation and Continuous ImprovementParticipate in operator training (training)Work with internal customers to define the training requirement and provide technical contentOrganize training in collaboration with suppliersStudy the technical needs associated with new site investmentsParticipate in different project groupsCollect and analyze needs from internal stakeholdersDefine technical solutions and implementationsRespect the technical, regulatory and quality requirements issued by Management and Quality AssuranceTake into account the necessary parameters (water production, energy, etc.)Respect flows, workshop ergonomics and safety constraintsEnsure the documentation of completed projects is updatedCollect technical drawings from vendors for review and ensure they reflect the realized designCreate technical drawings of the factory and update according to approved documentation practicesFamiliar with Lean Methodologies, 5S/6SDemonstrated experience identifying, designing, and implementing process, equipment or technology changes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiencyWe are committed to bringing these values to life with our employees by granting them a high degree of autonomy in the exercise of their profession and by encouraging their initiatives.We are committed to providing them with working conditions and atmosphere that is conducive to their development and the expression of their potential.Unither is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all applicants.