Principal Engineer R&D (Nutrition Team)

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Summary of the function

• Act as Nutrition Container PDO for the glass bottles products
• Under minimal management supervision, have a role of technical lead in multifunctional projects to meet the GBU targets.
• Manage without supervision sub-projects related to container as part of multifunctional projects team effort.
• Manage a local team in Malta

Essential duties & responsabilities

• With minimal guidance, schedules and leads a team through the planning and execution of a smaller project or defined piece of a larger project. This includes constructing detailed, accurate project schedules, interfacing with development groups and technical support groups
• Plans, schedules and leads project assignments in the evaluation, selection and adaptation of various engineering techniques, procedures and criteria with minimal guidance.
• With minimal guidance, execute engineering assignments in drug container design including developing engineering requirements and conducting design, verification / validation activities and undertaking risk management activities as dFMEA.
• Design engineering studies and interpret results. Compile reports and analysis in written and graphic form. Effectively present that information to pertinent organization staff members.
• Displays standard engineering principles to resolve difficult problems, from conception to final design with team input. Perform root cause investigations related to design issues.
• Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Manage activities related to the role of Container Product Design Owner (PDO) in a timely manner
• Manage a small team of engineers and help them to develop.

Qualifications:

• Display a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized by other disciplines outside primary area of expertise
• Ability to convince management on courses of action with minimal assistance using both written and verbal methods
• Effectively operate in and facilitate cross-functional teams with guidance
• Must be able to provide solutions that reflect understanding business objectives and cost implications
• Team manager able to manage a team fairly and ethically, develop the team and deal with conflict if necessary.

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