Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer at Pfizer

Use Your Power for PurposeWhether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability engineering is crucial to ensuring that customers and patients receive the medicines they need precisely when they need them. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team you will contribute to delivering medicines to the world at an accelerated pace by envisioning new possibilities and taking decisive action. Your role in the design and development of manufacturing processes as well as in maintenance and reliability support is essential for providing timely access to necessary medications. Working alongside our innovative team you will help expedite the delivery of medicines globally by imagining what can be achieved and making it happen.Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizers mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them.What You Will AchieveThePrincipal Process Engineersupports the execution of Commercial Clinical and/or Development production according to Standard Operating Procedures and Production Schedule formAb products. The Principal Process Engineer will lead interdisciplinary and cross functional teams to own and implement process improvements and lead/participate in process troubleshooting.How You Will Achieve ItSupportsmanufacturing operations on the production floor for buffer/media make-up tanks glass washers autoclaves bioreactors / fermentors drug product filling filtration equipment inoculum preparation chromatography skids and/or UF/DF skids with varying levels of automation.Point of Contactforthe execution and issue resolution associated with process equipment commissioning qualification and validation.Ownstroubleshooting technical support/analysis and resolution of equipment automation and process issues on the manufacturing floor.DeliversRight first time execution and continuous improvement; Monitor Identify and/or Communicate process and compliance trends in real time.Participate in the authoring rolefor controlled documentation; SOPs Manufacturing Batch/Formulation Records Forms etc.Collaborates withthe Subject Matter Expert for manufacturing operations in support of QTS investigations and CAPA implementations.Responsible for remaining current on assigned training.LeadsLean Manufacturing Sustainability and Operational Excellence initiatives; facilitate the drive towards continuous improvement in all manufacturing areas.Leadsin the escalation process through various levels of management when operations personnel safety equipment functionality product supply and/or quality compliance are at risk.Generateswork requestswhen issues arise with facility / manufacturing equipment. Provides support to maintenance to facilitate resolution when needed. Point of contact for emergency work orders.Skilledin enterprise systems to support manufacturing operations including but not limited to SAP LIMS AMPS PDOCS and/or QTS.Identifies the need for escalation through various levels of management when there is a risk to operations personal safety equipment functionality product supply and/or to quality/compliance.Lead cross-functional project teams through high-risk technical assessments and develop complex engineering solutions.Leads and coaches beginner and intermediate Process Engineers through complex troubleshooting investigations and projectsOversee and conduct supplier technical audits and corporate audits.Actively share knowledge within the team through established systems.Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 2 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience or associates degree with at least 8 years of experience or high School Diploma (or Equivalent) with at least 10 years of relevant experienceDemonstrated experience in product development manufacturing science and technology sterilization or process validation or Process Engineering within the pharmaceutical industryThorough knowledge of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) combination device regulations and design controlStrong history of problem-solving skills project and task management skillsAbility to manage priorities and lead others under pressureStrong verbal and written presentation communication skillsBonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environmentStrategic planning and forecasting skillsAbility to facilitate agreements between various teamsPhysical / Mental requirementsPosition requirements are typical for an office-based work environment with some lab floor exposure and clean room gowning will be required.Ability to work on own initiative.Strong technical management and organizational skillsGood leadership and communication abilitiesStrong problem-solving skillsNon-Standard work schedule travel or environment requirementsThis role is standard day Monday through Friday(8 hrs) but at times it will be necessary to work according to the manufacturing shift schedules (1st 2nd or 3rd shift weekends) to support execution of batch records when manufacturing batches that are manufactured outside.Limited Travel 10%.Other job detailsLast Day to apply: December 9th 2025Work Location Assignment:On PremiseThe annual base salary for this position ranges from $96300.00 to $160500.00. In addition this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation holiday and personal days paid caregiver/parental and medical leave and health benefits to include medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site U.S. Benefits (). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa FL or any location outside of the United States.Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.Sunshine ActPfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care providers name address and the type of payments or other value received generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification which Pfizer intends to pursue reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. 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