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Date Posted:
2026-01-15Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 ConcordPosition Role Type:
UnspecifiedU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance:
DoD Clearance: SecretAt Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
The Systems Engineering, Integrated Systems Department is seeking a Systems Engineering Technical Lead for the NASAMS product line. This role requires strong technical expertise and engineering leadership skills to drive the design and development of world-class air and missile defense systems.
The Integrated Systems Department supports Raytheon by providing world-class weapon systems engineering. Domain expertise includes radar systems, effector systems, battle management, command and control, network design, battlespace integration, and interoperability for both domestic and international customers.
You will work alongside motivated engineers who are responsible for conducting systems engineering studies and trades; supporting system requirements definition and analysis; and contributing to algorithm development, integration, test, and evaluation.
What You Will Do
- Provide technical oversight and management for a variety of Systems Engineering efforts
- Concept and requirements development (including decomposition and flowdown) within a mature product-line
- Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development and design
- Algorithm optimization and development
- Multi-disciplinary development efforts across the kill-chain for an Air and Missile Defense System
- Collaboration with customer to bring new capabilities to the warfighter
- Functional analysis of real world and test data; trade studies to bring advanced features to fielded system
- Support and lead Internal and External Program and Design Reviews
- Collaborate with other IPT/CPT leads from the various functions and products
- Support and lead Internal Research and Development for future capability upgrades
- System integration and test support, including live fire test events
- Periods of travel up to 25% of time both domestically and internationally
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
- Experience with Air Defense Systems in systems engineering roles supporting development or production
- Experience with managing budget, scope and/or earned value
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience interfacing with external customers and industry partners
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with a variety of audiences
- Self-motivated, passionate leader
- 5+ years of experience in Air Defense Systems, Systems Engineering production or development
- Existing DoD Security Clearance
- Knowledge of Air Defense systems (examples – Patriot and NASAMS Systems)
- Experience managing competing programmatic priorities
- Experience making challenging technical decisions
- Familiarity with the Raytheon Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) or equivalent
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) (plus, experience with Raytheon execution of EVM)
- Advanced degree in EE, CE, Physics, Math, ME, Aerospace\
What We Offer
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
- Relocation assistance is available
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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
- Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: .
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Avantor is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Technician to be responsible for activities relating to the daily production engineering release process for single use products.
This includes: generation of production protocols, process and quality improvement, production flow and standard work development, process definition, and documentation. This person will also ensure the assembly meets the performance criteria required by the customer.
This is a full-time position that will be based out of our Devens, MA office and will work closely with the operations, quality, and design engineering teams.
What we're looking for:
- Education:
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent degree with experience in technical writing.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of direct floor support experience or assembly experience desired.
- Additional Qualifications:
- Familiarity with operating in an ISO-9000, cGMP and Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.
- Computer literacy is required. (MS Word, Excel & PP)
- Familiarity with FDA documentation preferred.
- Ability to define and develop single piece flow production methods in support of single use sterile assemblies.
- Ability to read and work with technical drawings and translate into documents for production use.
How you will thrive and create an impact:
- Responsible for daily production support to generate production protocols, creation of standard work documents, and process fixture.
- Assist in resolving customer complaints in a timely manner; notify management of problems and suggest corrective actions.
- Lead & assist with process development and improvement activities.
- Support the implementation and validation of process and product documentation.
- Develop and implement various tooling and fixturing to meet the needs of the manufacturing department
- Support and implement preventative maintenance and calibration programs.
- Understand and support company operating procedures to provide proper and effective service to all customers and foster the development of long term business relationships.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$52,000.00 - $83,950.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Assignment Hours (example
- 8am-5pm): No strict arrival and departure/log-on log-off times, but 8 hour days with the expectation that they can be flexible to attend meetings or perform urgent tasks if need may be.
Non negotiable Skills/experience: Strong financial operations background (billing, reconciliations, etc.), Proficiency with Excel, Experience supporting finance process workflows, Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment/support many sites with strong communication skills.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Engineering Support Coordinator to support day-to-day administrative and financial operations.
This role will manage purchase order (PO) follow-up, vendor payments, cross-functional correspondence, financial document, and agreement management, and provide hands-on support for budgeting and capitalization processes.
Responsibilities will also include a variety of administrative tasksnot just financial duties such as expenses and travel coordination, but any additional operational support needed to keep processes running smoothly.
This position will also assist Engineering Support Specialists by providing timely administrative, financial, and coordination support as needed.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple teams, systems, and stakeholders.
They will work closely with our AP and Procurement teams.
The Quality Director is responsible for leading all aspects of the company’s quality management program, including inspection, testing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement over 3 manufacturing sites. This is a hands-on leadership position that requires both strategic oversight and direct involvement in inspection and problem-solving activities on the production floor. The Quality Director ensures that products consistently meet customer requirements, internal standards, and applicable regulatory and industry certifications.
Key Responsibilities:
· Champion and uphold the company’s values, vision, mission and quality policy in all activities.
· Adhere to and help enforce company policies, procedures, and internal control standards.
· Direct and manage all activities within the Quality Department, including Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Technicians.
· Establish department goals, KPIs, and quality objectives that align with company strategy.
· Develop, coach, and evaluate team members to ensure competence, engagement, and accountability. Lead by example, maintaining a visible and active presence on the production floor.
· Oversee and participate in first article, in-process, and final inspections to verify compliance with specifications and drawings.
· Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T.
· Use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, CMMs, gauges, etc.) to verify part conformance.
· Develop, maintain, and continuously improve inspection plans, work instructions, and sampling procedures.
· Maintain calibration and control of all inspection equipment.
· Manage and maintain the company’s QMS in compliance with ISO9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 and AS9100D (and/or industry-specific standards).
· Lead internal and external audits, ensuring audit findings are documented, corrected, and closed on time.
· Oversee documentation control, ensuring policies, procedures, and records are current and accurate.
· Prepare and submit quality reports and performance metrics to senior leadership.
· Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for nonconformances and customer issues.
· Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
· Drive initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation.
· Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, or other quality tools to identify and implement process improvements.
· Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns, audits, and certifications.
· Investigate and resolve customer complaints with professionalism and urgency.
· Manage supplier quality performance and assist with incoming inspection or supplier corrective actions as needed.
· Collect, analyze, and report key quality performance indicators (defect rates, rework, scrap, returns, etc.).
· Use data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support operational decision-making.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience considered.
· Minimum 7 years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
· Strong hands-on inspection skills and understanding of dimensional measurement tools and techniques.
· Proven ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and apply GD&T principles.
· In-depth knowledge of ISO9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 and AS9100D and quality management systems.
· Experience with corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
· Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality software systems (SPC, CMM, or QMS software).
· Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, and all levels of internal personnel.
· Experience in plastics, precision machining, or manufacturing for regulated industries.
· Experience with PPAP, FMEA, control plans and other advanced quality planning tools.
Work Environment:
· Work environment includes manufacturing and warehouse settings with exposure to machinery, moderate noise and variable temperatures.
· Must be able to stand and move between production and office areas frequently.
· Hands-on leadership expected.
· May involve standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working near machinery.
Expected Hours of Work:
· This is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday. While weekend work is rare, occasional weekend activity may be required based on business needs.
Travel:
· 10%
· Possible international travel
Discover Veranova
At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference.
Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.
Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.
Role Overview:
At Veranova, we are committed to EHS excellence and ensuring a safe, healthy, and regulatory-compliant work environment. The Health & Safety / Environmental Specialist is responsible for ensuring the site’s compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and best practices. The role involves managing environmental programs, overseeing environmental risk assessments, and working cross-functionally with teams to integrate environmental best practices into daily operations. This position plays a key role in protecting the environment, minimizing environmental impact, and supporting sustainability efforts at the site level.Core Responsibilities:
- Environmental Program Management: Lead, implement, and continuously improve environmental programs that align with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and Veranova’s sustainability goals. Manage waste management, water conservation, air emission controls and data emission logging, energy efficiency, and emissions control programs.
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies. Prepare and submit environmental reports and documentation to regulatory agencies as required. Support audits and inspections by regulatory bodies. Manage site compliance calendar (legal register)
- Environmental Risk Assessment: Conduct environmental impact assessments and identify potential environmental risks associated with site operations. Recommend strategies to mitigate negative environmental impacts and ensure compliance with environmental laws, including site expansion and construction projects.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Lead site sustainability committee, collaborate with internal and global teams to drive sustainability projects focused on reducing the site’s carbon footprint, improving energy usage, reducing waste, and enhancing recycling efforts. Continue involvement with Devens Enterprise Commission on sustainability and volunteer programs.
- Training and Education: Develop and deliver environmental training programs to employees to ensure they understand environmental policies and best practices. Foster a culture of environmental awareness and responsibility across the site.
- Waste Management: Oversee the safe and compliant management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, ensuring proper disposal and documentation according to environmental regulations.
- Environmental Impact Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Track and analyze environmental performance metrics, providing recommendations for improvement. Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to environmental management practices.
- Emergency Response & Environmental Incident Management: Assist in the development of emergency response plans for environmental incidents, such as spills or accidental releases. Provide support in managing and investigating environmental incidents when they occur.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with other departments (e.g., manufacturing, production, facilities) to implement environmentally friendly practices and ensure adherence to environmental guidelines in daily operations.
- Safety Programs: Support of OSHA safety programs, including incident management, root cause investigation and emergency spill response.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in environmental management, with a strong understanding of environmental regulations, risk assessments, and sustainability practices
- Work in a collaborative manner as well as the ability to work independently and in a team environment across multiple functions and sites
- Strong drive for results including taking the initiative
- Good time management skills and adaptability to new and changing circumstances
- Self-motivated learner with demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions quickly
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Experience communicating effectively to management
- Willingness to perform other duties as assigned
Preferred
- Professional certifications
- Experience in pharmaceutical or chemical industries
Special Factors
- Ability for overnight travel, up to 15%
- Ability to work in a chemical manufacturing plant
- Primarily a site-based role
- Potential international travel to United Kingdom
Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000 annual base salary
Our Commitment:
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health & Wellness benefits. Access to mental health resources and wellness programs. Generous PTO and holiday pay policies.
- Financial Wellness: Veranova is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. This includes a competitive base salary, eligibility for performance-based bonuses, and an attractive 401(k) Plan with company match. Salary ranges reflect the scope and expectations of the role, and are based on market data, internal equity, and role-specific factors. Final compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, education, and business needs.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship. Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.
- Inclusive Culture: At Veranova, an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.
How to Apply:
At Veranova, we are on a mission to meet people that believe in our values and can contribute to the team in a variety of ways. Please visit to view all open roles and join our Talent Community to stay connected and learn about opportunities as they arise.
We value a range of experiences and perspectives. If you want to be part of improving and saving the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every qualification listed.
Additional Information:
Applicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.
Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Veranova does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
All applications are carefully considered, and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Veranova for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Veranova respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice.
Company Description
Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation. We are looking for a Master Scheduler to join our dynamic team in New England.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Master Scheduler who thrives in high-complexity, fast-paced environments. This isn’t just a data entry role; you will be the "engine room" of our site operations, bridging the gap between long-term strategic planning and daily execution. You will play a pivotal role in evolving our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and leveraging technology to navigate the intricacies of contract manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Maintain the high-level site capacity and resource forecast within Saviom while simultaneously managing the granular, day-to-day production schedule in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
- Ensure alignment between R&D, Clinical, and Commercial timelines to maximize suite utilization and labor efficiency.
- Drive the site toward achieving "Ready to Execute" (RTE) milestones and maintaining high "Schedule Adherence" percentages.
- Lead the implementation of a fully integrated S&OP process, facilitating cross-functional meetings to align Finance, Business Development, and Operations.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current scheduling tools. Identify opportunities for AI integration or advanced data analytics to improve predictive modeling and bottleneck identification.
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to translate technical constraints into business impacts for stakeholders.
- Aggregate and interpret complex datasets across multiple platforms to provide actionable insights for site leadership.
- Experience in a regulated environment (API/Biologics) and familiarity with platforms like Veeva is a significant plus.
- Ability to forecast 6–18 months out while managing the next 24 hours.
- Communication Bridge: Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external clients regarding timeline commitments and capacity constraints.
- Quality Integration: Author and manage quality events (Deviations, CAPAs, or Change Controls) within our QMS (Veeva Vault), ensuring that scheduling changes remain compliant with cGMP standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- CDMO Experience. You understand the unique "pivoting" required in a contract manufacturing environment where client needs and project scopes can shift rapidly.
- Advanced experience with Microsoft D365 and resource management software (like Saviom) is highly preferred.
- Ability to look at disparate data points and see the "big picture" of site capacity, helping the business navigate complexity with strategic foresight.
- Exceptional ability to resolve resource conflicts and timeline bottlenecks.
- 5–8 years of progressive experience in planning or engineering, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotech, or specialty chemical manufacturing.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and follow-through in complex, cross-functional environments.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft D365) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Comfortable with/able to thrive in conditions of change and complexity.
- Proven and strong project and change management capabilities.
- Strong analytical and qualitative skills desirable.
Pay Range: $80,000 - $95,000
Our Commitment:
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health & Wellness benefits. Access to mental health resources and wellness programs. Generous PTO and holiday pay policies.
- Financial Wellness: Veranova is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. This includes a competitive base salary, eligibility for performance-based bonuses, and an attractive 401(k) Plan with company match. Salary ranges reflect the scope and expectations of the role, and are based on market data, internal equity, and role-specific factors. Final compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, education, and business needs.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship. Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.
- Inclusive Culture: At Veranova, an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.
How to Apply:
At Veranova, we are on a mission to meet people that believe in our values and can contribute to the team in a variety of ways. Please visit to view all open roles and join our Talent Community to stay connected and learn about opportunities as they arise.
We value a range of experiences and perspectives. If you want to be part of improving and saving the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every qualification listed.
Additional Information:
Applicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.
Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Veranova does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
All applications are carefully considered, and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Veranova for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Veranova respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice.
Discover Veranova:
At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference.
Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.
Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.
Role Overview:
Perform calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of plant and lab instrumentation and control equipment. Enter and maintain repair, maintenance, and calibration data into computerized maintenance management systems.
Core Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful projects.
- Foster a culture of openness and creatively, encouraging diverse perspectives.
- Manage and execute the calibration program for both the Devens and North Andover sites.
- Perform calibration scheduling and history tracking utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot plant and lab instrumentation and control equipment.
- Maintain inventory levels for repair and critical spare parts.
- Manage activities and schedules for outside contracted services.
- Generate operating and maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for calibration and preventative maintenance activities.
- Develop equipment specifications and assist in process system designs.
- Conduct formal investigations of equipment and system problems using root cause process.
- Document all calibrations on Regulatory Asset Management System.
- Additional assignments/ duties to support team objective and contribute to the Veranova mission may evolve based on business needs.
Qualifications:
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 5-8 years related instrumentation experience within a pharmaceutical or chemical environment.
- AA in engineering or other related technical field with 2-5 years related instrumentation experience within a pharmaceutical or chemical environment.
- Demonstrate attention-to-detail, problem solving, and ability to multi-task
- Ability to physically enter equipment and confined areas for maintenance purposes
- Able to climb ladders and stairs and work from building roofs and heights
- Able to wear various types of respirators, protective clothing, and hearing protection
- Able to read and interpret sketches, diagrams, and blueprints
- Able to calculate various measurements using basic math skills.
- Experience working in an environment that utilizes safety improvement processes, lock-out/tag-out, hot work, and other OSHA based programs.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and other job-related software.
Preferred
- Experience in a GMP environment
- Formal process control (DeltaV) and computerized Maintenance System experience
- Prior Forklift certification
- Specialized training in inventory control principles.
Special Factors
- While performing the duties of this job, it is required to stand, walk, use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl when necessary for job activity.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally life and/or move more than 100 pounds.
- Must be able to travel between Devens and North Andover locations when necessary.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts/hours when needed, including nights and weekends.
Pay Range – Hourly Rate: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Our Commitment:
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Access to mental health resources and wellness programs. Generous PTO and holiday pay policies.
- Financial Wellness: Veranova is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. This includes a competitive base salary, eligibility for performance-based bonuses, and an attractive 401(k) Plan with company match. Salary ranges reflect the scope and expectations of the role, and are based on market data, internal equity, and role-specific factors. Final compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, education, and business needs.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship. Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.
- Inclusive Culture: At Veranova, an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We welcome people with diverse experiences and perspectives who share our mission to improve and save lives. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Veterans, first responders, and those transitioning from military to civilian life bring valuable skills that strengthen our team.
Additional Information:
Applicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.
Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Veranova does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
All applications are carefully considered, and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Veranova for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Veranova respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice.
Senior CSV Engineer / Senior Validation Engineer
Devens, MA
Validation Engineer Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute end-to-end CSV activities for automation changes, including development and approval of validation plans, risk assessments, traceability matrices, IQ/OQ protocols, and summary reports
- Support and drive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to qualify DeltaV automation updates tied to NPI, ensuring all recipe, sequencing, and flow path changes meet functional and regulatory requirements
- Validate and document updates to batch recipes, sequencing logic, control modules, and process flow paths within the Emerson DeltaV platform
- Partner cross-functionally with Automation, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, and QA teams to ensure timely execution of validation activities and resolution of deviations or test discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and risk-based validation methodologies while supporting change control and release of qualified automation updates to production
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required (STEM degree, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering preferred)
- 5+ years of industry experience
- Strong experience with DeltaV
- Strong understanding of GxP requirements and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
- Familiarity with validation lifecycle documentation and electronic protocol management systems
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Avantor is looking for a dedicated and eager to learn Material Handler to optimize our Fluid Handling team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.It will be a full-time position based at our Devens, MA facility.
You will have the opportunity to expedite the movement of parts and materials between production areas and prepare/coordinate schedules for pulling and delivering materials. If you have experience in a warehouse and are passionate about making a direct impact in the medical community - let's talk!
The team
Avantor's Fluid Handling team is part of our Lab and Production Services business unit. This team supports the innovation and growth objectives of major laboratories across the globe by helping with the integration of new technology solutions into their lab processes and operations.
What we're looking for
Education: High school education or equivalent required
Experience: Open to those who are eager to start their career in the warehouse industry
Preferred Qualifications
Warehouse / distribution experience a plus
Equipment with MHE like reach truck operators and order pickers a plus
How you will thrive and create an impact
Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, containers of freight, counting products, compare to manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates. Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Also be able to sign for inbound shipments when necessary. All inbound shipments are moved safely to storage locations to be efficiently stacked as store merchandise.
Order Picking: Ensure that the correct product number, quantity and type (lot, batch, serial number) of product are picked. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks. Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.
Outbound: Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure out-going shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound as necessary. Efficiently move product, cartons and or pallets into trailers, rail cars or containers.
Equipment: Maintain equipment in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
Inventory: Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in computer.
Other Duties: Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and or separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, and truck docks, bays as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$35,500.00 - $56,925.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Avantor is looking for an experienced Sr. Human Resources Generalist to support our Devens, MA manufacturing site. The Human Resources Generalist will provide support to HR Business Partners and partner with their functional business leaders and associates within Avantor to implement key HR processes and programs.
This role is responsible for assisting in providing strategic HR support in the areas of employee relations, compliance, diversity, performance management, HR analysis, process redesign, succession planning, organizational development, and career development.
This is an onsite role and in a manufacturing based environment.
What we're looking for
Education: Bachelors degree required
Experience: Requires minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources (working for a medium to large size corporate highly preferred)
Experience in manufacturing industry
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred
Employee Relations and Project Management experience is a plus
Demonstrated interest and aptitude for personal learning and HR career development
Shown ability to build relationships with both internal and external customers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to handle associate conflicts and differences by interpreting verbal/ non-verbal behavior, detecting perceptions and needs of associates, understanding and valuing associate differences
Requires working knowledge of MS Office and HRIS systems
Ability to work independently and with a team
How you will thrive an create an impact
Function as a strategic HR Generalist providing HR counsel to on-site management teams; responsible for managing the day to day operations of the HR department.
Conducts employee relations investigations and facilitates effective communications and collaborative problem-solving strategies to prevent or resolve employee relations issues under the direction of the HRBP.
Coaches and counsels front line leaders on talent management practices, employee relations issues, implementing corrective actions, recruitment strategies and increasing opportunities for employee engagement.
Gathers, analyzes, and interprets HR data to identify trends and opportunities; assists HRBP to develop strategies and tactics based on those trends.
Participates in functional staff meetings and provides HR insights on business issues when necessary.
Assists in projects and/or participates as a project team member on company-wide HR initiatives.
Assists in implementing Avantor HR policies and procedures as well as monitoring the effectiveness of these programs. Assists assigned functional teams with the understanding of these programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$78,000.00 - $125,350.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.