The Senior Manufacturing Engineer function at the Rockville Biopharm site is to provide technical engineering and project management services for cGMP manufacturing operations including capital project management, equipment optimization and tech transfer support. Experienced and motivated professional who can manage medium to large projects while supporting manufacturing operations with minimal supervision. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide engineering support for the design, testing and optimization of biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment up to 20,000L scale including stainless and single-use bioreactors, centrifuges, chromatography systems, filtration skids, pasteurizers, chromatography skids, etc. Manage capital projects and engineer solutions involving retrofits, modifications and acquisition of process equipment. Assist in leading execution of technology transfer and scale-up activities. Lead resolution of technical issues with manufacturing operations and equipment. Collaborates with other manufacturing support groups including Validation, Automation, Quality, Metrology, Maintenance and Process Development. Applies knowledge of process and utility systems to make recommendations to improve manufacturing systems, equipment and process efficiencies. Demonstrated project management skills (schedule, cost, communications) and coordination of internal and external resources to execute projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Subject matter expert (SME) and equipment owner for Upstream and/or Downstream process equipment with demonstrated ability to lead execution of design, procurement, testing (FAT, SAT, commissioning), installation and validation activities. Capable of effectively negotiating contracts, bids, and change orders with vendors or contractors. Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: BS in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline At least 5 years of relevant experience working in a regulated cGMP biopharmaceutical environment. Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Experience with technical risk assessments and product control strategies. Capable of working in a collaborative and team focused environment. Demonstrated understanding of the product development process. Able to evaluate potential innovative technology areas relevant to products. Experience supporting batch and continuous industrial control systems including Delta V. Change control and deviation management experience. Must be proficient with common business enterprise technologies including MS Office. Advanced working knowledge of biopharmaceutical production, quality systems and clinical or commercial manufacturing including cell culture and/or microbial processes. Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of a cross-functional team. In-depth understanding and knowledge of biopharmaceutical production equipment including but not limited to bioreactors, centrifuges, CIP skids, chromatography systems and filtration skids. Project management experience, including the ability to manage a project by delivering scope, cost and schedule. Why GSK? Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture. These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities: Operating at pace and agile decision-making - using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigor and risk. Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution. Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning. Sustaining energy and well-being Building strong relationships and collaboration, honest and open conversations. Budgeting and cost-consciousness If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US). GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. 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