Industrial Engineer

• Position Title: Industrial Engineer
• Location – Waco, TX

*Essential Duties:*

• Execute GMP Pros’ center lining methodology across all phases: scope and readiness (Phase 0), evaluate and define (Phase 1), refine and execute (Phase 2), and assess and solidify (Phase 3).
• Conduct equipment and process readiness assessments: inventory line count, machine count, mechanical and electronic adjustment points, changeover formats, and available performance data (OEE, downtime, changeover time).
• Perform Phase 1 documentation reviews: cross-reference OEM manuals, equipment SOPs, PM records, qualification documents, batch tickets, and work instructions to identify gaps and confirm equipment state.
• Conduct operator and maintenance interviews and on-floor observations to capture machine quirks, setup practices, undocumented knowledge, and current-state culture.
• Develop master adjustment lists identifying all process-critical adjustment points per machine and SKU, including mechanical and electronic settings with current and target values.
• Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) for CPP confirmation — defining measurements, intervals, sample sizes, success criteria, and adjustment sequencing to optimize centerline parameters.
• Create centerline documentation: control plans, point-of-use labeling, SOP updates, and change management tracking forms aligned to client document systems.
• Drive changeover reduction using structured methods (SMED or equivalent): analyze current changeover procedures, identify waste and variability, and implement standard changeover SOPs with measurable improvement.
• Lead or support Phase 3 audit activities: review change controls, deviations, calibration schedules, training records, and adjustment point integrity; generate audit reports with findings and recommended corrective actions.
• Establish and facilitate centerline review cadences (weekly/bi-weekly) with client operations, maintenance, and engineering teams, covering OEE, changeover data, downtime trends, and centerline change review.
• Support identification and development of client-side centerline champions to sustain the program after GMP Pros’ engagement concludes.
• Partner with QA, Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering to keep packaging lines controlled, compliant, and execution-ready in accordance with client GMP requirements.

*Requirements:*

• 5–10 years of hands-on packaging engineering experience in a regulated or GMP- controlled manufacturing environment.
• Direct, demonstrated experience building centerlines on packaging lines — including adjustment point identification, parameter optimization through DOEs, master list creation, and control documentation. Not just familiarity with the concept.
• Proven track record of changeover reduction: structured approach, measurable before/after results, and ability to engage the floor team to develop and sustain standard changeover procedures.
• Experience designing and executing DOEs in a production packaging environment, including defining success criteria, managing data collection, and translating results into documented centerline settings.
• Strong troubleshooting capability on live packaging lines — comfortable diagnosing equipment, process, and setup issues in real time and working alongside operators and mechanics to resolve them.
• Comfort working on-site full time, with the majority of time spent on the production floor across multiple packaging areas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Packaging, or related discipline).