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Job Description

About the role:

The Production Engineer I is responsible for on-shift operational support of the Fractionation department in Covington, GA. The Production Engineer I focuses on rapidly resolving manufacturing problems and enabling manufacturing to meet production goals. As a member of the operations team, the Production Engineer I provides on shift technical knowledge and leadership.

How you will contribute:

Primary responsibilities of this role include:

Troubleshooting and providing timely resolution to technical issues in support of ramp-up and steady-state operations of a highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

Scope of support will include:

Plasma Fractionation processes.

Process equipment (vessels, centrifuges, filter presses, robotics, COP washers, CIP skids).

Distributed Control System (DeltaV) and Process Logic Controllers.

Manufacturing Execution System (Siemens Simatic IT).

Automation hardware.

In Process Testing lab (pH, conductivity, titration).

Safety and quality investigations.

Continuously improve manufacturing operations by:

Reducing manufacturing events, user interventions, and batch record alerts.

Identifying and developing opportunities to reduce cycle time, error proof operations, and eliminate waste.

Performing operational assessments to ensure proper processes, procedures, tools, and training are in place.

Investigating and resolving issues assigned from the departmental issues log.

Supporting projects and Continuous Improvement efforts.

Actively supporting information sharing and learning between team members by:

Leading Knowledge Transfer training with manufacturing staff.

Coaching manufacturing staff while partnering with them to resolve technical issues.

Developing troubleshooting guides for common problems.

Sharing process knowledge with colleagues across shift.

Assisting Manufacturing and Quality departments in CAPA investigations.

Interfacing with other departments to resolve issues related to equipment, processes, and compliance, including maintenance, metrology, and validation.

Completing relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.

What you bring to Takeda:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, discipline required. Some related experience preferred.

Related work experience within a technical or GMP environment is preferred.

Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

Knowledge of basic engineering principles in various engineering disciplines.

Ability to solve routine engineering problems with minimal assistance.

Ability to discuss normally encountered technical issues, both verbally and in written form.

Ability to work as a collaborative team member.

Self-driven individual that requires minimal supervision.

Initial training in concepts of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma quality techniques is preferred.

Important Considerations

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:

Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull, or move objects and repetitive motions.

Subject to inside environmental conditions.

Work is performed in an office setting.

Position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around the facility.

Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends if needed/required.

Non-Exempt roles must be able to work overtime when required.

Some clean room and cool/hot storage conditions.

May work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.

Will need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.

May work in a cold, hot or wet environment.

May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.

Travel for this position will include less than 5% locally usually for training purposes.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. 

For Location:

USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$56,000.00 - $88,000.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. 

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. 

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

LocationsUSA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

Yes