A career with MilliporeSigma is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 60,300 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. MilliporeSigma is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.   

Your Role: 

At MilliporeSigma, the Engineering Supervisor will help advance a world of critical medical discoveries in the ultra-filtration membranes making the development of next-generation vaccines, treatments, and therapies for a wide range of conditions – including COVID-19 possible.

 

The membrane manufacturing processes include chemical mixing, automated process skids, as well as batch and web processing.  In this role, you will be responsible for the performance and continuous improvement of membrane processes.   

 

• Foster a strong safety culture amongst the team
• Oversee a team of technicians with a primary focus on supporting manufacturing operations
• Manage projects, perform investigations, select equipment, maintain documentation, and improve OEE
• Define and establish clear objectives and expectations
• Promote engagement of employees
• Develop direct reports by actively managing development plans and by providing clear and constructive feedback
• Work in a cross-functional team to establish key performance indicators that drive continuous improvement
• Track, trend, monitor, and troubleshoot the processes to assist in resolving material issues
• Use statistical techniques to model the performance of established processes as well as for required changes
• Perform experiments and implement new process control methods as required

 

Physical Attributes:

• Stand, bend, and twist throughout the shift

 

 

Who You Are:

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or other engineering discipline
• 4+ years of experience in process engineering, process development engineering, and/or field engineering commissioning automated fluid process skids

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience leading and building teams
• Experience with automated fluid skids, web processes, and process development in a cGMP environment.
• Ability to perform advanced electro-mechanical and pneumatic troubleshooting on process equipment.
• Experience with Process Safety Management or Class 1 Division 1 rated areas.
• Ability to analyze complex data.
• Excellent observational, linear thinking, and organizational skills.
• Solid knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the ability to apply this knowledge to manufacturing and machine design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and Minitab.
• Proven oral and written communication skills.