Career Conversion Programme – MSAT Manufacturing Support Engineer

The Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Manufacturing Support team is an agile and fast responsive team that contributes to the MSAT department mission by driving commercial manufacturing processes improvements and providing technical expertise in various process disciplines. It also provides technical support to enable Value Streams to deliver their operational objectives optimally and in compliance with cGMP requirements.

MSAT Manufacturing Support Engineer is responsible for validating/qualifying the systems used to develop and/or manufacture products within manufacturing facility. They will ensure systems are running according to necessary specifications and operate within regulations to ensure data integrity and the production of quality products. They directly implement, execute, and support validation strategy in use at the GSK Tuas Site ensuring it is harmonized with local, regulatory, and GSK standards. They manage, schedule, coordinate and execute assigned qualification or validation activities to ensure timely completion of the Validation Plan in coordination with the User, Technical Services, Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Regulatory departments. They support maintenance of all process equipment and critical systems at GSK Tuas site in a validated state. Direct contact to other MPUs for knowledge sharing. Assist MSAT Product Stewardship and MSAT Technology Transfer teams in managing operational projects.

What will you learn?

• Manufacturing Operations such as manage technical deviations and CAPAs, manage investigations and troubleshooting of process and equipment issues.
• Continuous improvements
• Audit preparation and management
• Project management
• Validations
• Environment, safety, health and wellness

• At least 3 years' experience in Engineering, pharmaceutical industry or equivalent education preferred.
• Familiar with global regulations validation/qualification requirements.
• Good troubleshooting skill
• Knowledge in equipment used in vaccines manufacturing processes.
• Experience with quality and process improvement methodologies and tools (Lean, six Sigma, value stream mapping, FMEAs, DMAIC) is desired. Experience with product/process development and project management is a plus.
• Lean Sigma/ Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Highly effective communication, facilitation, negotiation, and teamwork skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic work environment with shifting demand.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

• Understand and experience the GSK Culture
• Work with a diversified team of professionals
• Implement technical knowledge and skills that you have acquired at school
• Apply and develop soft skills such as interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills
• Transport to and from site to MRT stations in centralised locations all across Singapore (only for manufacturing sites)

If you are interested in this role, apply promptly as the vacancy will close when enough applications have been received.

Education required : BS or higher degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biotechnology, or related Life Science. Other requirements: Demonstrated skill and knowledge with analytical methods, equipment, process, software, cleaning, and facility/utility validation strategies and policy, protocol and report writing and execution. Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English. Start date: ASAP. Seniority level : Not Applicable. Employment type : Full-time. Job function : Manufacturing. Industries : Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

Note: The Training programme is a 15-month local attachment with GSK in Singapore. Due to the nature of the programme, we can only consider Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. For more information, please visit Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) for Individuals. A certificate will be given to successful trainees upon completion of the programme. The content above is specific to the GSK Tuas site and related MSAT responsibilities.

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