Purpose Statement
Design reliable and safe chemical / biologics systems and optimize processes to improve production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers. Participate in NPI (New Product Introduction) projects. Actively seek avenues to improve operational efficiency accruing benefits to the Abbvie businesses in Singapore.
Major Responsibilities
Coordinate and deliver assigned medium to large scale capital/Opex projects.
In a cGMP environment, lead modifications and changes to processes and equipment, troubleshooting, deviation investigation, identification and completion of corrective and preventative actions. \
Proactively review and improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
Drive the commissioning and qualification effort of the process equipment and associated systems.
Design, install and commission new production units, monitoring modifications and upgrades and troubleshooting existing processes.
Study and propose modifications to equipment, processes and operations to improve safety, increase efficiency and enhance company goals. (More complex, with minimal guidance).
Develop specifications for process equipment and assist in FAT / SAT of related equipment as part of the new build-outs with minimal guidance.
Participate and may lead operational support, when required, in all investigations (contaminations, deviations, and design discrepancies) in manufacturing systems used in manufacturing of API and biologic products to ensure successful and uninterrupted operations.
P articipate in the development of systems that ensure the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs. (more complex, with minimal guidance)
Participate in project process, construction safety management and process HAZOP, HAZID preparation and coordination.
Assist lead in identifying and assessing plant fit bottlenecks to optimize production capacity.
Supervise and provide day-to-day guidance on technical issues to engineers and technicians.
Any other responsibilities or tasks as assigned by your Supervisor/Manager.
Degree or Masters in Engineering (Biomedical / Chemical / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical / Pharmaceutical
At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical / Aerospace / Chemical / Energy & Power / Oil & Gas industries is required
Take Initiative & Ownership of Project .
G ood interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors & contractors.
Good Team Player, willing to work for the common goal.
Open and willing to learn new things.
Hands-on experience in routine operations, maintenance, engineering design, start-up and commissioning of systems
Excellent knowledge of cGMP is required.
G ood agile decision-making skills while working in a evolving environment.
Ability to lead external resources, including vendors & contractors, and to coordinate organize, prioritize and manage project challenges independently.
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