Process & Plant (Senior) Engineer/ Specialist

About the Job

Sanofi Manufacturing and Supply is shaping the future of biologics manufacturing through Modulus, an ambitious program at the heart of Sanofi's strategy. The Modulus Project is creating a new generation of evolutive, multi-product manufacturing facilities that are modular, adaptable, and agile, leveraging innovative technologies to better support vaccine and Specialty Care Biologics manufacturing.

Accountabilities

Tier 3 Project Support & Coordination

Provide project feasibility evaluation and technical front-end studies input to support decision-making process with site leadership team

Coordinate technical inputs across multiple engineering functions (automation, electrical & instrumentation, mechanical, utilities and sustainability) for Tier 3 projects

Serve as single point of contact for projects requiring multi-disciplinary engineering support; facilitate cross-functional engineering reviews and ensure alignment between project requirements and site capabilities. Consolidate and communicate engineering recommendations to project stakeholders and site leadership

Lead and support project sourcing and 3rd party contractor & supplier management to support capital project delivery

Provide support to Manufacturing, Engineering and Tier 3 Capital Projects as required

Manufacturing-Engineering Interface

Act as technical liaison between Manufacturing (biotechnologists) and Engineering & Maintenance department for equipment and automation troubleshooting

Provide advanced technical support to diagnose and resolve complex system issues, minimizing downtime. Decide on advanced troubleshooting methods and issue resolution strategies

Communicate issues and resolutions to management, peers and engineering team

Translate manufacturing operational issues into technical specifications for engineering teams

Bridge communication gaps between process operations and engineering disciplines to ensure effective problem-solving

Identify improvement opportunities for critical systems, advise on process improvement initiatives

Implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality

Participate and provide technical advice in deviation and root cause investigations

Technical Excellence & Knowledge Management

Advise on system lifecycle changes, including upgrades, decommissioning, and revalidation requirements

Support T1 & T2 (Global Engineering) project integration to site routine, inclusive of technical/project support post qualification and handover to site

Capture and institutionalize equipment expertise and maintenance know-how during project handovers from Global Engineering (T1 & T2)

Education

Degree in Engineering (Chemical / Mechanical / Pharmaceutical / Industrial & Systems)

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Only candidate with sound technical knowledge and hands-on equipment/process troubleshooting, and equipment commissioning experience should apply

Only candidate with prior GxP experience should apply

Minimum 3 years for specialist and 6 years for (senior) engineer with experience in Process Engineering, Project Management and Equipment commissioning in biopharmaceuticals or API manufacturing

Strong knowledge in process engineering, equipment (DeltaV) automation and instrumentation

Experience in frontend feasibility studies, project execution

PMP certification will be an advantage

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical issues.

Strong stakeholder & people management skills; ability to efficiently work and deliver high performance in cross-functional matrix organization

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