Team Member - Engineering

We are looking for a Team Member in Instrumentation section for coordinating breakdown activities, Improvement activities, preventive maintenance schedules, overseeing external contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. They will review production operations, train team members, manage spare parts inventory, and lead troubleshooting efforts to minimize downtime. Additionally, they will maintain budgets, support technical activities, and ensure regulatory compliance, contributing to the efficient and reliable operation of instruments, equipment and facilities.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cross-functional team members to ensure improvement activities, preventive maintenance schedules are carried out in SAP, maintain necessary records, and plan preventive maintenance activities, including PMPs, breakdowns, and maintenance activities according to defined frequencies.
• Oversee the handling of external contractors and agencies, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards during maintenance operations.
• Review production operation instructions such as work instructions (WI) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure their implementation and adherence to quality standards.
• Train and assist team members during troubleshooting and breakdowns of machines, as well as during the commissioning of new equipment, to enhance their technical skills and capabilities.
• Manage spares inventory for all instrument spare parts, conduct balance investigations, and implement inventory control measures to ensure availability of necessary parts.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for all instrumentation relatedbreakdowns, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Plan and consolidate maintenance budgets for the assigned area/unit, ensuring expenses are within budgeted amounts and optimizing cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain spares for process equipment by coordinating with OEMs, external vendors, and supply chain management to ensure timely availability of equipment.
• Ensure timely closure and completion of all assigned corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to address maintenance issues and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide support for technical and documentation activities at the site as directed by the Section Head, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, update, and maintain all documents necessary for audits, including SOPs, formats, PM books, protocols, and machine history books, to ensure compliance with GMP and cGMP standards.
• Implement Good Engineering Practices at the site to maintain the reliability, safety, and efficiency of instruments, equipment and facilities.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Diploma or Bachelor's in Engineering

Minimum Work Experience

8-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on maintenance and engineering.

Skills & Attributes Technical Skills

• Prior experience in maintenance and engineering roles preferred.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar maintenance management systems.
• Ability to lead troubleshooting efforts and implement corrective actions effectively.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including GMP and cGMP standards.

Behavioral Skills

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.