Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX Batch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations. The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.

Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer to drive our Continuous Improvement strategy at the new manufacturing site. This role is pivotal in developing a Continuous Improvement Culture, driving productivity, operational excellence, and value creation through strategic initiatives and improvement projects.

• Oversee implementation and advancement of the Continuous Improvement program

• Develop an effective strategy and structure to drive a Continuous Improvement culture across the site

• Implement and lead the site Continuous Improvement Governance

• Ensure metrics are in place to track the performance of the CI program, consolidate, and communicate results

• Lead the implementation of CI strategies such as Lean Business Systems, and Human and Organizational Performance

• Create business cases for CI projects to justify investments and resource allocation

• Identify and lead cross-functional/strategic productivity improvement projects to drive site efficiency

• Facilitate cross-functional CI activities such as VSM and Kaizen events

• Manage and report on key productivity metrics

• Conduct time studies to identify process inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement

• Perform modeling and assessments to baseline current state, identify gaps, and to support headcount planning and budgeting

• Support Long-Range planning activities to ensure alignment with strategic objectives

• Train staff in Lean, Six Sigma and Human Organizational Performance methodologies and coach/mentor them on yellow/green belt projects

• Represent the site in the OE Global Network and partner with other sites and functions to advance site and network strategies

• Support organizational development activities and strategy development with the Senior Leadership Team

• Administer special awards programs to recognize staff Excellence and Innovation

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The high-performing professional we seek is an effective leader, passionate about Continuous Improvement and Culture development, with strong facilitation and communication skills, as well as the below qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Continuous Improvement / Good Manufacturing Practice Operations experience OR

• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Continuous Improvement / Good Manufacturing Practice Operations experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Continuous Improvement / Good Manufacturing Practice Operations experience OR

• Master’s degree and 2 years of Continuous Improvement / Good Manufacturing Practice Operations experience OR

• Doctorate degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement role

• Experience in GMP manufacturing environment (ie manufacturing, supply chain, others)

• Expert on Lean Six Sigma methodologies and in-depth knowledge of other Continuous Improvement methodologies along with practical experience

• Experience in Data Analysis and tools (ie Tableau)

• Experience with resource modeling, headcount planning and financial budgeting

• Experience with developing and presenting business cases

• Proven project management skills and demonstrated ability to execute and manage complex projects and programs

• Strong facilitation, analytical, creative thinking, and decision-making skills

• Ability to influence without authority

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership

• Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Smartsheet, Miro, and ability to work easily with new software

• Green Belt or Yellow Belt Certification (ie Lean, Six Sigma)

• PMP Certification, a plus

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts

• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

• Stock-based long-term incentives

• Award-winning time-off plans

• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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