Process Engineer Leader

Aegros is Latin for ‘Patient’. We chose this name because it speaks to our focus on the patient. Every day we strive to place the patient first by providing therapeutic plasma products they would not otherwise be able to access.

At Aegros we believe access to life saving therapeutic plasma drugs is a human right and not a privilege. In a nutshell our mission is to put the patients first through innovation.

Over 30 years we have developed our HaemaFrac™ process which enables countries to turn human plasma they collect into lifesaving hyperimmune products

Here’s the high-level…

It's no secret ......Aegros is expanding rapidly....!!!!!

We have multiple projects in the pipeline scheduled for Sydney and Springfield and our capital works team in Engineering is ramping up to build our inhouse capabilities. The main focus of this permanent role will initially be a brownfield site project due to go into production next year.

We are seeking a 'hands on' experienced Process Engineer Leader with Industrial experience in scale of utilities and process to join the team on a permanent basis in Sydney or Brisbane.

As we grow, you will have a couple of direct reports and guide them throughout the build, so leadership qualities are essential. Previous experience working on an Industrial manufacturing site with a strong focus on safety will be required

The main purpose of this role is to lead the process activities within the engineering function at Aegros. You will actively support and deliver identified engineering and process work to develop and improve our operations. You will be skilled in managing multiple projects facilitating technology transfer and providing technical support

Requirements

Some of the key areas of focus…and the why.

• Leading strategic planning and development of activities for the companies process function.
• Ability to plan, develop and execute multiple fast track projects.
• Identifying training opportunities for internal resources on the latest guidelines and standards.
• Critically assessing project risks and propose mitigations.
• Project Manage the process improvements and ensure solutions are achieved on time, on budget and within scope.
• Collaborating closely with senior leadership team in meeting organizational goals through establishing and reporting of department metrics.
• Assist operation and optimization of engineering technology, equipment and processes in a cGMP environment.
• Support technology transfer; provide training and support to Production team and support project delivery
• Analyse and Report progress and outcomes both internally and with collaborating organisations.

Benefits

What I’m looking for…

• Tertiary qualifications in process engineering or related fields
• 8 years + relevant work experience in manufacturing/biotech/pharmaceutical/medical/Industrial/food & beverage
• Strong leader who can coach and develop a team
• Experience in research, operations, or large-scale techniques in regulated products and GXP environments a benefit
• Awareness of quality systems and the need to develop and follow SOPs, particularly in a cGMP environment.

Here’s what I/we can offer you…

• Exciting projects - brownfield and greenfield sites
• A role that provides the bandwidth to explore innovative solutions while keeping patients at the centre of everything we do.
• The chance to work with global industry experts in an organisation where success will be defined not just on successful delivery of goals but on how they were achieved.
• A multicultural environment where every voice is heard.
• Competitive salary (base $170,000-190,000) + superannuation, bonus and the opportunity to join employee share options plan

Take the next step in our career!