Sr Process Engineer

Description

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Process Engineering, you will provide strategic technical leadership and high‑level support for manufacturing operations and project initiatives across the Rancho and Lawrence facilities. In this senior role, you will drive process reliability, influence engineering direction, and lead complex cross‑functional efforts that support safe, compliant, and efficient production. You will serve as a key technical advisor, leveraging deep expertise to guide decision‑making, resolve critical issues, and advance continuous improvement across both sites.

How you will contribute

• Apply advanced engineering principles to support operations and enhance system performance.
• Lead the design and implementation of major system modifications, process improvements, and capital projects.
• Provide expert technical support for manufacturing issues, investigations, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Drive root‑cause analyses and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of manufacturing equipment and recommend improvements to boost efficiency and reduce cycle time.
• Identify new materials, technologies, and process enhancements to strengthen reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, including implementation, training, and performance measurement.
• Manage and execute complex projects, coordinate contractors, and direct technician activities.
• Track project costs, assess impacts of design or policy changes, and provide capital and process recommendations.
• Deliver clear technical updates and project summaries to stakeholders.
• Use engineering tools (e.g., FMEA, process modeling, DOE) to evaluate and solve technical challenges.
• Ensure all work aligns with cGMPs, SOPs, company procedures, and Good Engineering Practices.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support operational and project goals.

What you bring to Takeda

• B.S. in Engineering required; Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred with 5+ years of experience in a GMP pharmaceutical environment

• Strong understanding of packaging and aseptic equipment, including single‑use systems, filling machines (Isolator and RAB), cappers, parts washers, autoclaves, lyophilizers, and CIP/SIP systems.

• Broad knowledge of core engineering principles, cGMP manufacturing, and Good Engineering Practices (GEP).

• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.

• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, strong work ethic, and a practical, solutions‑oriented mindset.

Important Considerations

In support of Takeda’s commitment to patient safety and product quality, this role may require you to:

• Work in controlled or cleanroom environments requiring full gowning and PPE (including hearing protection in loud areas).

• Remove makeup, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, and artificial nails while in manufacturing areas.

• Work in cold, wet, or chemical‑handling environments (e.g., alcohols, acids, buffers, Celite), with respiratory protection as needed.

• Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 25 lbs and perform both sedentary and on‑floor activities.

• Work multiple shifts, weekends, or supplemental hours; provide on‑call support; and be available outside standard business hours.

• Operate in a fast‑paced environment and prioritize multiple competing tasks.

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings

• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions

• Family Planning Support

• Flexible Work Paths

• Tuition reimbursement

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:

#GMSGQ

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho Conejo

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$86,500.00 - $135,960.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Locations

USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho Conejo

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes