Role: Senior Processing Engineer - R&D
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Overview
This position will support MENAPT cluster cross functional project teams in Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases to ensure project schedule, cost, capital, quality, and customer service objectives are met for regional and global projects. In this role you will manage multiple, simultaneous projects, typically with simple supply chains (i.e. – one key manufacturing site per project to domestic and export sourcing) as well as you will lead the technical development of new or revised packaging materials & products on global and regional brands.
Responsibilities
•Manage projects through the Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases. Develop timelines, key milestones, and risk and mitigation plans
•Support risk identification/mitigation plans to achieve project objectives
•Provide strong technical leadership within a cross-functional team to drive the design and development of innovative new products or optimization of existing intermediates/bulks
•Identify and apply new and existing intermediate/bulk materials and technologies towards the development of innovative new products and the enhancement of existing products that consumers find suitable/safe to use
•Design, coordinate, and complete performance and compatibility testing in support of formula changes
•Develop & manage mixing and filling specifications
•Write and review lab test procedures, scale-up protocols, and specifications needed to support product development activities
•Execute domestic and global development projects by creating and managing effective and efficient project timelines and related success criteria to realize on-time project completion dates
•Collaborate with multifunctional core teams (RD&E, Design, Marketing, Marketing Research, and Product Supply) to successfully identify, develop and launch new products in an accelerated manner
•Perform process trials at laboratory and manufacturing scale, supporting scale-up and implementation at the production plant
•Serve as a technical representative in development projects, collaborating with global teams, cross-functional departments, suppliers, and external partners across AMET
Experience you'll bring
•Bachelor of Science/Chemical Engineering/Pharmaceutical in related Chemical field
•Demonstrated capability to handle multiple projects/programs concurrently
•Experience in processing in manufacturing
•Knowledge of technology and materials and the application of sound scientific principles to the development of new and revised formulas
•In-depth knowledge of product development process and experience related to various delivery system technologies is considered a plus (e.g., aerosols, rigid plastics, flexible films, blister packs, paperboard cartons, etc.)
•Experience with directing the efforts of external vendors and consultants is preferred
Behaviors you'll need
•Strong leadership, influence, and cross-functional teaming skills to effectively work across internal organizational boundaries
•Strong oral & written communication skills, with the ability to deliver a concise message across levels within the organization
Job Requirements
•The position is Full Time
•Domestic and some international travel might be required
•This role is not eligible for relocation
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent opportunity for career development and progression, a highly collaborative work environment and an autonomous and flexible working culture where you will be able to add value and be recognized and rewarded.
