SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing industry or similar role.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience of any of the following - GMP working environment, Validation, Project management, ISO 9001 and working within a QMS.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory requirements (cGMP, FDA, EMA) is an advantage.
• Experience in managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel

KEY CAPABILITIES:

• Good organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach.
• Take a positive approach to own training and development.
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This role is joining our dynamic team in Manufacturing Technology (Process & Manufacturing Engineering) where you will be supporting the production and assembly of complex precision components for pulmonary/inhalation drug delivery devices.
In this role you will lead the projects/requests for quotation, simultaneously at Kindeva and Kindeva suppliers, across the full production lifecycle of MDI valves and cans, from raw material production through to finished product.
Project scope may cover across process, production, chemical, quality, project, systems, mechatronics engineering and sourcing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Leading product quality investigations, including troubleshooting product and process defects and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Validation of new and existing products and processes.
• Continuous Improvement is the foundation of the company so identifying opportunities and executing projects to reduce costs and improve quality are a significant part of the role.
• Progressing and prioritising multiple projects of varying sizes simultaneously, communicating with project stakeholders and the wider business.
• Leading project teams and engaging stakeholders.
• Application of data analysis and continuous improvement tools such as Minitab and LSS.
• Applying subject matter expertise for assigned products and processes, including troubleshooting, and managing improvements.
• Developing documentation such as SOP’s, validation protocols, reports and change controls.
• Compliance with industry regulations.
• Maintain the sites 10-year zero lost time accident safety record by actively engaging in a safety-first approach.