Process Engineer
AstraZeneca
09.2023 - Current
- Worked as a process engineer to automate the production and also contributed on PAS|X project for a paperless environment
- Developed conceptual strategies, processing schemes, feasibility studies, PFD’s, and detailed scopes of work
- Identified and execute projects to increase safety, reduce product cost, improve product quality, improve yield, and reduce material usage
- Assisted in developing control strategy and instrument process design, including emergency and shutdown procedures, instrument specification sheets, control ranges, alarm points, and automation strategy
- Authorized, updated, reviewed, and approved area procedures and master batch records to ensure correct content and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices
- Designed studies and executed experiments , performed data analysis troubleshoot issues and provide one-on-one training.
- Wrote study proposals, progress reports, development reports, and various technical memo’s
- Evaluated new technologies to improve the commercial production process
- Supported scale up activities from R&D to production
- Supported the assurance of a robust manufacturing process for the current registered process as experience is gained post launch.
- Acted as an effective change agent
- Investigated deviations from standards of manufacturing process using effective root cause analysis tools. Recommending and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions
- Generated a project scope and cost plan to effectively draft a capital request
- Developed product and process knowledge in multiple process train areas
- Contributed and drafted equipment URS development and retrofit
- Participated in equipment FAT’s, SAT’s, IQ, OQ, PQ as necessary
- Participated in Quality Risk Assessments and process hazards analysis activities
- Provided training to operators on process and documentation changes
- Analyzed critical line data to make recommendations for improvement.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Created process simulations to test operational outcomes without causing service disruptions..
- Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
- Evaluated proposed project economics and identified alternative solutions and designs producing improved results.
- Developed conceptual scope analyses of project objectives.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Prepared scope of work documentation for use in project planning
- Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Met weekly with team members to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
- Developed and deployed industrial automation systems, increasing efficiency and reduce costs.
- Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.
- Created and implemented project plans for new or improved industrial processes.
- Wrote safety procedures for facilities, enforcing or exceeding standards.
- Built inventory management systems for facilities and reviewed existing systems to identify potential for optimization.
- Led root cause analyses to identify and address problems in production.
- Reduced downtime and increased production capacity with strong maintenance plans.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.
- Conducted evaluations of equipment and machinery to verify optimal performance and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency in industrial production.
