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Job DescriptionOur Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation.Our Global Engineering Services (GES) executes a wide variety of capital and expense projects to ensure that our company has the capabilities and facilities to meet our goal to provide World Class Supply of Medicines and promote our "Inventing for Life" goal. The Global Engineering Services (GES) group is seeking an Senior Specialist of Engineering to manage large capital projects independently or a series of smaller projects within a portfolio in the manufacturing, laboratory and infrastructure lines of business.Responsibilities include:
Managing an integrated project team to deliver critical assets on time and within a prescribed budget
Leading the development of project execution plans
Verifying that project scopes provide an effective business solution
Managing projects process through effective design strategies
Developing and implementing suitable procurement strategies
Understanding and managing project cost budgeting and control
Managing schedule development and control
Providing construction management oversight
Implementing change management and control
Managing communications requirements with effective reporting and distribution of information
Risk management planning and mitigation
Managing/ implementing commissioning, qualification, contract administration and project close-out.
The Senior Specialist, Engineering will strive to develop good relationships with cross-functional areas consisting of all aspects of the business including Operations, Quality, Technology, Maintenance, and Safety. This position is located in West Point, PA, but may require the candidate to be available to travel 50% of their time in order to support projects within the America's and internationally at the various plant sitesEducation Minimum Requirement:
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Required Experience and Skills:
A minimum of five (5) years experience executing/delivering a variety of capital and/or expense projects.
Experience in managing an integrated project team to deliver critical assets on time and within a prescribed budget.
Proficient oral and written communication skills along with the ability to deliver project status and funding presentations in a concise, effective and organized manner.
Outstanding decision-making skills and strengths in change management and team alignment.
The ability to collaborate in a team environment that is sensitive to the needs of the business.
The ability to travel 50%, including internationally.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience in Lean Project Delivery Methodologies (i.e. target value design, off-site fabrication, pull planning scheduling tools) considered a plus.
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.Who we are …Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products.We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in Research & Development.What we look for …In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth .INVENT.IMPACT.INSPIRE.NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.comFor more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:EEOC Poster at https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdfEEOC GINA Supplement at https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocginasupplement.pdfOFCCP EEO Supplement at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdfOFCCP Pay Transparency Rule at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdfWe are an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.Search Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status:RegularRelocation:DomesticVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:50%Flexible Work Arrangements:Shift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Number of Openings:2Requisition ID: R53575
