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At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it. Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market. We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health. Our uniqueness means: We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values. We are team players; We are doers; We are customer-centric; We are innovators. We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better. With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together. TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply. Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of Senior Plant Engineer at our Shawnee, KS location. This position is an established, technically competent professional who develops and implements manufacturing process solutions. Leads projects and is often called upon by peers for guidance. Directs projects or discipline teams. Meets customer needs in support of Business goals. Coaches and teaches junior members of the department. This position will also provide direct engineering support for Production & Process Equipment in support of Manufacturing through the application of engineering-based principles and disciplines. Will work closely with Product Supply personnel within Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality & Technical Service Groups to understand current production processes/issues, initiate and support process improvements and improve maintenance procedures in support of system reliability.
Job Responsibility
Makes independent decisions within defined areas of responsibility
Serves as a consultant to management within a specified areas/discipline
Advance technical project proposals to senior management, following through successful completion
Influences commitment of resources at divisional / departmental level
Continuously improve and support existing production equipment to support the efficient operation of the Argenta production facility
Manage capital projects, develop and track budgets
Interface with internal and external resources to facilitate the transfer of process knowledge to the manufacturing environment
Ensure that all Engineering activities within the area of responsibility adhere to all applicable engineering standards, codes, cGMP’s, FDA and EU guidelines, safety and environmental procedures
Reviews and approves standard operating procedures describing validation principles and activities
Participate with completing risk analyses for qualifications and validations with participation of Quality, Production and MEU
Actively participates during all phases of equipment life cycle by supporting the development of specifications, design and installation of equipment, systems, facilities, and utilities, and processes to ensure compliance to cGMP requirements
Requirements
5+ years working experience in cGMP environment
Knowledge in Pharmaceutical regulations
Bachelors degree in engineering discipline
Pharmaceutical background prefer sterile manufacturing experience with knowledge in pharmaceutical regulations