Principal Device Engineer

Pfizer • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

427d • $93,500 - $155,900

About The Position

As a Manager in Pfizer's engineering team, you will play a critical role in developing and modifying manufacturing processes to ensure quality standards are met. Your expertise will help in recommending improvements and modifications to enhance production efficiency. You will also be responsible for planning resource requirements and facilitating cross-functional agreements to advance new concepts and methodologies in the pharmaceutical industry.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience OR an associates degree with 8 years of experience OR a bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience OR a Master's Degree with more than 3 years of experience, OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in product development, manufacturing science and technology, sterilization or process validation or Process Engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Thorough knowledge of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), combination device regulations, design control.
• Strong history of problem solving skills, project and task management skills, ability to manage priorities and lead others under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written presentation communication skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience

Responsibilities

• Provide testing and technical support for all new facilities and new processes in manufacturing.
• Support process and component improvement projects as needed.
• Evaluate, manage, and report the process capability of the equipment and services employed in the operation.
• Manage supplier technical audits and Pfizer corporate audits.
• Actively share knowledge with others within the team through existing knowledge sharing processes and systems.
• Apply technical knowledge of Operations, Quality, Validation, etc. along with internal/external business challenges to provide input into recommendations for improvements.
• Lead multi-functional project teams through high technical risk assessments and complex engineering/technology solution development.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• Participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary
• Eligibility to participate in share-based long-term incentive program
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED