1484 McDermott Laboratories Limited

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;

Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and

Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here is how the Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager role will make an impact:

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading/managing a team of Engineers in support of a diverse range of manufacturing equipment and automated systems.
• Develop and manage staff through hiring, managing performance, including developing talent and providing clear expectations.
• Work in close collaboration with other related functions to deliver required outputs on a 24/7 shift basis.
• Employ sound technical expertise and structure in support of equipment/process troubleshooting and performance.
• Work in close collaboration with equipment vendors to address defects and performance issues.
• Support preparation of equipment performance reports and data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead Engineering response to equipment triage events, investigations and CAPA.
• Leading execution of continuous improvement, and corrective work in support of the manufacturing processes.
• Define manufacturing engineering teams’ governance and procedure, supporting both internal and external regulatory audits and to develop remediation plans.
• Qualification and Validation support for process improvement, corrective work, and projects.
• Supporting the change management process when applicable while adhering to all relevant regulatory requirements for Engineering work within the manufacturing area.
• Actively promotes and participates in cross functional teamwork as an influential team member.
• Continuously improve department processes and advance standardization related to equipment support, ensuring systems comply with regulatory guidelines and Legislative Environment, Health, and Safety requirements.
• Investigates and supports safety incidents or escalations, delivering reports to summarise root cause and corrective/preventive actions.
• Act as deputy for the Engineering Director as required.
  
  
  

Skill Requirements/Competencies:

• The ideal candidate will be a Mechanical/Manufacturing/ Engineering graduate with 5+ yrs. experience in a high speed, highly automated drug, or medical device fill/assembly/packaging operation within a highly regulated industry.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse team of engineering professionals, with a total commitment to Safety and quality while always maintaining a high standard of work.
• Proficient and experienced in delivering projects and continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing, with knowledge and competencies in quality, validation, and maintenance systems.
• A motivated and flexible person who can formulate detailed plans with minimum supervisory influence and manage them through to completion.
• Flexible, adaptable, and accessible
• Demonstrated effective communication and team-working skills including the ability to work effectively and influence decisions across functions, communicating effectively through verbal and written means.
• A history of developing efficient, innovative, and creative solutions to complex and challenging engineering problems, using established tools and frameworks. Lean/Six sigma certification would be advantageous.
• A working understanding of appropriate regulatory requirements, including 21 CFR Parts 210/211, ISPE/ICH Guidelines (including Quality by Design approach) and EudraLex would be an advantage.
  
  
  

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.