Sr Process Engineer

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our 'people first' philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world's oldest enemy: disease.

The Sr Process Engineer will support cross-functional teams in the execution of complex projects related to pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities include participating in equipment design, FAT/SAT, capital planning, and integration with site systems. The role ensures compliance with cGMP and site procedures, supports validation activities (IQ/OQ), and contributes to process improvements and investigations. It requires coordination with vendors, users, and fabricators, as well as occasional off-hours support. The individual acts as a subject matter expert for regulatory interactions, supports automation and control systems, and collaborates closely with Quality and Regulatory teams on documentation and change controls.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of "The World's Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its "Change the World List," for addressing society's unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with cGMP requirements and internal procedures, processes, and instructions for all assigned tasks.
• Support the design, fabrication, and commissioning of process equipment, including:
• Develop capital plans and execute planned and unplanned equipment initiatives.
• Coordinate activities with equipment users and external fabricators.
• Review and provide feedback on design documentation, SOPs, and validation protocols.
• Assist with integration of equipment into site networks, monitoring systems, and historians.
• Support validation team during Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) execution.
• Investigate equipment-related deviations and lead the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Provide on-call support during off-hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuity of production operations.
• Manage day-to-day engineering activities and prioritize tasks to meet project and production deadlines, including hands-on support on the production floor.
• Assist in programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and building/process monitoring systems.
• Plan and coordinate on-site activities with vendors and contractors.
• Lead and facilitate FMEA and risk assessments on new or modified equipment.
• Assist with operations in cleanroom environments and represent the process equipment function in daily huddle meetings.
• Contribute to site-wide process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments and manufacturing sites on special projects and quality-related issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on manufacturing systems and equipment during internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Liaise with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs teams to prepare or review documentation for regulatory submissions and change controls.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a strong emphasis on aseptic processing and lyophilization.
• Extensive knowledge of cGMP regulations and industry standards related to pharmaceutical manufacturing, equipment qualification, and validation.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and process systems, including equipment used in sterile manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the design, commissioning, qualification, and maintenance of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply engineering principles and data analysis to improve processes and resolve technical issues.
• Proficiency in using data analysis tools, automation interfaces, and quality systems software (e.g., deviation management, change control systems).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Ability and willingness to provide on-call, off-shift, and weekend support as required to support production and project timelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment, including cleanroom areas as required.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time while working on the production floor or in equipment areas.
• Ability to climb ladders or stairs and access elevated platforms or confined spaces as needed for equipment inspections or troubleshooting.
• Capable of bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching to inspect or work on equipment.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gowns, gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, and respiratory protection when necessary.
• Ability to tolerate occasional exposure to moderate noise, vibration, and temperature variations typical of manufacturing areas.
• Willingness to provide on-call, off-shift, weekend, or holiday support as required to support production or project needs.

Role will be in Parsippany, NJ.

Ferring + you

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry's most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.

Our Compensation and Benefits

At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $120,000 to $138,000 which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.

Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment as well as 15 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.

Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace.