The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.
We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess where we sell Planova® virus removal filters and develops and manufactures related bioprocess equipment.
Company:
Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc.
Job Description:
Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. (AKBA) provides pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers with a comprehensive suite of tools to maximize safety and improve yields of biotherapeutics during research, clinical and commercial-scale production. Planova™ virus-removal filters anchor a diverse product portfolio defined by quality, consistency and scalability. Additional areas of expertise include liquid chromatography, inline buffer dilution and oligonucleotide synthesis.
We are a growing team (145+) of professionals excited about what we do and our ability to impact healthcare delivery systems worldwide. We offer a "big company" benefits package and a "small company" culture and work environment. Every employee at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America can impact our future.
As an Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America employee, you will enjoy:
Strong company culture
Competitive Compensation with Bonuses
Great health benefits with the company paying over 80% of insurance premiums
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Strong company match to 401(k) contributions
Tuition reimbursement program
Giving Program
Paid Parental Leave
Position Summary:
We are currently looking for a Project Engineer to join our team at AKBA! The individual in this role will lead the specification, design, manufacturing, qualification, and implementation of custom and standard capital equipment for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including chromatography, buffer formulation, virus filtration, and oligonucleotide synthesis systems. Manage customer project requirements from concept through validation, ensuring technical, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved. Collaborate closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to select components, oversee equipment assembly, support commissioning and validation activities, and lead installation, testing, and training at customer sites. Serve as a technical expert while maintaining a strong customer-focused approach and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, performance, and project execution.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Project Engineering:
Serve as the primary stakeholder and owner of customer equipment projects
Provide technical and practical expertise to support assigned Project Manager
Review detailed customer specifications and engage appropriate stakeholders to gain full understanding, be able to interpret requirements to relevant stakeholders when necessary.
Create and / or review design documents, including technical drawings and specification documents with input from subject matter experts
Specify appropriate components and materials in accordance with project requirements, subject matter expertise for process and design points (calculations and sizing), and consideration of vendor selection, component suitability and availability, price, and lead time
Advise Quality Control on specifications for component receipt and acceptance specific to a project
Execute commissioning and according troubleshooting on automated systems to achieve validation readiness or to address customer issues in the field
Write and execute detailed project-specific test protocols in accordance with GAMP and established templates and practices with guidance from Validation
Execute testing activities including mechanical, electrical, and automation commissioning,…