Packing Engineer - PET
AstraZeneca

Job Info

The AstraZeneca Mt. Vernon site was established in 1972 and is the flagship site delivering innovative, life changing oral solid medicines. At the site we formulate and pack OSD tablets and capsules for over 60+ markets. The Mt Vernon site is complex, the largest AZ production site in the US with over 700+ employees. We are located in the southwest corner of the state of Indiana, approximately 15 miles from Evansville, Indiana - the third largest city in the state. The Mt. Vernon site is both collaborative and Inclusive. We have several employee resource groups (ERGs) onsite that are aimed at promoting, celebrating, and educating employees about diversity, inclusion, philanthropy, networking, etc. Each of these groups provide employees with opportunities for interactive and engaging events and initiatives which enhance professional development and provide opportunities to engage with likeminded co-workers.

It is important to us that each employee feels welcome to bring their whole self to work every day. Here is a sneak peek of some of "perks" the MTV site offers: on-site fitness center with access to a personal trainer, on-site walking trail, walking desk, on-site basketball court, ping pong, massage chair, lunch & learns, sustainable & ergonomic office working environment, tuition reimbursement, training/ lifelong learning opportunities, book club, dining center with hot meals, snack market, free coffee and hot tea, climate controlled work environment.

**2nd Shift 3:30pm to 11:30pm (Some flexibility on start)**

Join our dynamic Operations team as a Packaging Engineer, where you'll provide essential engineering and technical support to our Packaging Operations during second shift operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of delivering life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Accountabilities:
As a Packaging Engineer, you'll be responsible for providing technical support for packing lines, investigating and correcting process-related problems, and ensuring adherence to standards. You'll serve as a subject matter expert for minor technical projects affecting packing processes and support small capital and technical projects. Your role will also involve identifying and executing projects to reduce product cost, improve product quality, improve yield, and reduce material usage. You'll collaborate with Production, Engineering, Automation, and Quality teams to optimize end-to-end cycle time, packing productivity, product quality, and supply reliability.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree required, preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or other related technical discipline.
- 0-5 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capability.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and present technical information.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical packaging, production, process engineering, or project management.
- Six Sigma and/or Lean training preferred.
- FMEA training or execution experience preferred.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by innovation and our commitment to make a positive impact on patient health. Our Supply Chain team is at the forefront of this mission, continuously seeking new and better ways to deliver medicines all the way to our patients. We thrive in a safe and positive space where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. We are a diverse, multigenerational team of experts connected across the globe. If you are driven, take smart risks and are able to act quickly, then this is the place for you. We apply digital and Lean processes to accelerate us forward. If you enjoy working on a complex variety of activities, then this is the place for you.

Are you ready to break new ground and leave a collective legacy? Join us in evolving Supply Chain, reimagining how we do things and creating a collective legacy. There's no better time to take ownership and reshape the entire ecosystem, from technological advances through to developing more ethical approaches to our work.

Apply now to be part of our mission to deliver life-changing medicines!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.