Manager, Process Engineering - Sterile Inspection

Pfizer Pfizer · Pharma · MI

Manager, Process Engineering role at Pfizer focused on sterile inspection processes in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role involves leading projects, resolving complex problems, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Experience with specific inspection equipment (Wilco, Seidenader) is required. While the role mentions using AI tools like ChatGPT for productivity, it is not core to the job function.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead or co-lead moderate to complex projects, effectively managing time and resources.
  2. Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work.
  3. Resolve moderately complex problems and develop new options in non-standard situations, operating independently in ambiguous contexts.
  4. Work independently on assignments, receiving guidance on unusual or complex issues.
  5. Review your own work and seek directional feedback, potentially mentoring other colleagues.

Skills

Required

  • BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 2 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience or associate's degree with at least 8 years of experience or high School Diploma (or Equivalent) with at least 10 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
  • Experience with Wilco Automated Leak Testing Equipment with Pressure Decay, NIR and HSA capabilities
  • Experience with Seidenader Automated Vision Inspection machines
  • Proven ability to contribute to and lead project teams
  • Effective interaction skills across all organizational levels
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex automated systems

Nice to have

  • Experience with regulatory standards and safety compliance
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in non-standard situations
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to mentor and guide other colleagues
  • Experience in implementing cost-saving initiatives
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
  • Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

What the JD emphasized

  • Experience with Wilco Automated Leak Testing Equipment with Pressure Decay, NIR and HSA capabilities
  • Experience with Seidenader Automated Vision Inspection machines
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex automated systems is required.
  • Mature project and presentation skills and financial and business acumen are required.