Title:  Sr. Production Engineer, 1st Shift - 6729

Job Title: Sr. Production Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Req ID: 6729

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are seeking a talented and motivated Sr. Production Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing equipment and process capacity constraints to provide technical solutions that drive an increase in capacity, reduce equipment downtime, increase efficiencies and yield. You will lead Continuous Improvement (CI) through packaging process/material optimization (Life-Cycle Management) and the implementation of innovative new technologies/materials at Hikma.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for resolving equipment troubleshooting and repair issues once escalation requires equipment engineer engagement. Responsible for communicating issues, path forward, cost, and estimated timeframe and ensuring appropriate follow up. 
• Identifies equipment downtime issues and implement sustainable solutions aligned with Site Metrics, Business Objectives, and Site Strategy.
• Leads and facilitates the technical equipment CIA process, including identifying opportunities, suggesting possible resolutions in a collaborative environment (technicians, senior technicians, performance centers), and to drive long term improvements in the areas of capacity and efficiency and downtime reduction. 

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and support investigations (TPI, Quality, Safety, Operations). 
• Supports embedded trainer as SME to identify technical training needs, develop training plans, and materials. 
• Leads group equipment projects (< $500K) within area of responsibility. Represents operations interest in capital projects > $500K. 

• Supports Launch requirements by ensuring systems and equipment (eForms, tooling, recipes) are available when needed.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them.

• B.S in Engineering or other scientific discipline plus a minimum 2 years’ experience; or a minimum 8 years’ experience related to production equipment. 

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions.  In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.