Engineering Manager

Company Overview

Aurora Pharmaceutical is a veterinary pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing company dedicated to enhancing animal health and well-being. Our focus is on delivering innovative medicines that support livestock and companion animals, reflecting our commitment to improving veterinary care.

Job Summary

Effectively manage the design and installation of pharmaceutical processes in a cGMP environment. Develops and implements solutions to insure continued and efficient equipment operations. Participates in process improvement initiatives related to equipment and processes. Efficiently manages the process of IQ, OQ, PQ and validations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the installation, operation and maintenance of production equipment *
• Trains other employees on proper use and setup of machines and equipment*
• Complies with established standard operating procedures, cGMP quality standards and regulatory procedures. *
• Creates and updates SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). *
• Creates and updates equipment and facility drawings. *
• Determines how key quality attributes can be influenced by processing and can be controlled. *
• Assists with new equipment installations*
• Writes and executes IQ, OQ, and PQs*
• Writes and executes validations*
• Sets up calibrations*
• Sets up PMs (Preventive maintenance) *
• Precisely follows work orders and specifications*
• Adheres to all plant safety policies and procedures*
• Effectively communicates with other production employees and with all levels of management*
• Promotes a positive can-do attitude*
• Collaborates in cross functional teams*
• Flexible and open minded to suggestions from others; keen vision for continuous improvement.
• Consistently follows all company policies & procedures.
• Meets the following physical requirements:

Stands, walks 50% of the time

Repeatedly lifts or pushes a cart with 30-70 lbs

• Performs other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years knowledge in the Engineering, Operations and Production areas of a pharmaceutical GMP production environment
• 5+ years in a management role leading an Engineering team

Pay range for this position is $130,000 - $185,000.