Senior Specialist, Engineering

Position Overview – Essential Functions

Reporting to the Associate Director of PTO Engineering, the Senior Process/Project Engineer provides technical support for the Manufacturing Division-Wilson packaging and medical device assembly lines. Responsibilities include specifying, purchasing, installing, qualifying new packaging and device assembly equipment, and ensuring their performance and troubleshooting for products at the Wilson site. The Engineer works closely with Wilson and other site departments to transfer new products and processes from Research & Development or other manufacturing sites to the Wilson facility.

The role is primarily focused on planning, designing, and implementing technical projects related to packaging and medical device equipment and processes. The Engineer serves as the technical subject matter expert for the assigned packaging lines, making recommendations for line decisions and leading or contributing to project sub‑teams. Responsibilities also encompass leadership and training of team members.

• Scale‑up and technology transfer of pilot processes to production scale, including equipment design, qualification, process demonstration, performance qualification, and validation.
• Manage capital and expense projects for installation and qualification of new equipment and modifications to existing equipment.
• Provide technical assistance to packaging operations and resolve equipment‑related problems, leading root cause analysis investigations.
• Conduct literature searches, design and execute experiments, and provide written scientific justification for proposed changes.
• Assist with quality and regulatory activities, site inspections, and preparation of technical documents for NDA supplements, FDA observations, and environmental process issues.
• Ensure accuracy of Packaging Process Descriptions, maintaining thorough knowledge of operations, hazards, and necessary in‑process controls.
• Complete all process engineering activities in compliance with company policies and site procedures for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Review literature to introduce new profitable or productivity ideas into the packaging operation.
• Support evaluation of raw materials, intermediate, and final product quality specifications and methods.
• Assist with design, machinability evaluation, process performance qualification, and qualification of new or modified packaging components and medical device/combination products.
• Author process change controls and implement packaging and device assembly equipment/process changes.

• Education Minimum Requirement: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Required:
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant industrial experience.
  • Experience in a GMP Pharmaceutical Environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under limited supervision.
  • Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Preferred:
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Experience in medical devices and combination products.
  • Project management skills.
  • Experience in equipment qualification activities.
  • Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools.

• Solid line report to: Associate Director Engineering.
• Dotted line report to: N/A.

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will work a hybrid model of three total days on‑site per week (Monday–Thursday, with Friday remote). Field‑based, facility‑based, or manufacturing positions requiring daily in‑person attendance are excluded.

$ – $ (based on qualifications, experience, and location).

A comprehensive package of medical, dental, vision, and other health benefits, retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, sick and compassionate days. More information at

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Job Posting End Date: 01/9/2026