Senior Specialist, Engineering - Oral Solid Dose Packaging

MSD

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Work type
Remote
Location
Wilson, NC
Salary
$117,000–$184,200 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Similar $168k
This role $151k
$108k most similar roles pay here $203k

This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $145,750–$191,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist, Engineering - Oral Solid Dose Packaging

Senior Specialist, Engineering - Oral Solid Dose Packaging serves as a technical subject matter expert within the Manufacturing Division, supporting oral solid dose filling, bottle/blister packaging, and medical device assembly lines. The role involves planning, designing, and implementing technical projects, including the scale-up and technology transfer of pilot processes to production scales. Key responsibilities include managing capital and expense projects for equipment installation, performing root cause analysis for quality events, and providing scientific justification for process changes. The candidate will navigate complex systems using skills in process design, qualification, and validation within a GMP pharmaceutical environment. Required competencies include mechanical aptitude, project management, and experience with Lean Six Sigma tools. The role addresses the technical challenges of manufacturing medical devices and combination products while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols for high-liability packaging operations.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing packaging and medical device assembly lines.
  • Manage the purchase, installation, and qualification of new and existing packaging equipment.
  • Lead the scale-up and technology transfer of pilot processes to full production scale.
  • Conduct root cause analysis investigations for equipment-related or complex quality events.
  • Provide written scientific justification for process changes by designing experiments and analyzing data.
  • Support quality and regulatory activities, including site inspections and preparation of technical documents.
  • Author process change controls and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Evaluate quality standard specifications and methods for raw materials and final products.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant industrial experience.
  • Experience working in a GMP pharmaceutical environment.
  • Experience with bottle, blister, and oral solid dosage form packaging.
  • Expertise in equipment qualification and process validation for complex systems.
  • Proficiency in project management and Lean Six Sigma tools.
  • Strong technical leadership, communication, and analytical skills to lead sub-teams.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues with minimal supervision.

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