Senior Process Engineer 1st​/2nd​/3rd shifts

As a privately‑owned biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life‑changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and long‑term perspective, enabling growth while remaining agile. Founded on a 70‑year commitment to science and research, Ferring relentlessly pursues discoveries that drive powerful treatments for disease.

Senior Process Engineer you will provide advanced engineering support for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and processes in a cGMP‑regulated environment. This role leads complex technical projects, supports capital equipment initiatives, and ensures successful design, commissioning, qualification, and integration of equipment and systems. The Senior Process Engineer collaborates with cross‑functional teams—including Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Automation, and Regulatory Affairs—to maintain compliant and reliable operations, drive continuous improvement, and support regulatory inspections.

With Ferring, you will join a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company and honored by Fortune on its “Change the World List.” Ferring US is also Great Places to Work certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

• Ensure adherence to all cGMP requirements, company policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) during internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Support Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs with preparation and review of documentation for change controls, submissions, and investigations.
• Support the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new and modified manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and manage capital plans for equipment‑related projects.
• Review and provide feedback on engineering documentation, including URSs, design packages, SOPs, FAT/SAT protocols, and IOQ documentation.
• Coordinate with equipment users, vendors, and external fabricators for project execution and equipment lifecycle management.
• Assist with integration of equipment into site networks, automation systems, monitoring systems, and data historians.
• Support Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities.
• Participate in the development and review of validation protocols, engineering studies, and acceptance criteria.
• Provide technical troubleshooting for complex equipment and process issues related to aseptic systems, lyophilizers, and supporting utilities.
• Provide hands‑on support on the production floor and in cleanroom environments as required.
• The position requires occasional off‑shift support. On‑call may be required (weekends, holidays).
• Assist with programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and building/process monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with the Automation team to improve system reliability and data integrity.
• Lead and participate in risk assessments, including FMEAs, for new or modified equipment.
• Investigate equipment‑related deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Support and drive continuous process improvement initiatives across the site.
• Collaborate with internal teams and global sites on special projects and technical issue resolution.
• Plan and coordinate on‑site activities for vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Ensure timely and compliant execution of project deliverables.
• Willingness to provide on‑call, off‑shift, weekend, or holiday support as required to support production or project needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Process Engineering; equivalent experience (12+ years) may be considered in lieu of formal degree requirements.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical GMP manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in process design, optimization, or troubleshooting.
• Completion of specialized training or certifications in process engineering or GMP manufacturing.
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