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Josh Tilley

@joshtilley

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Chemical engineer driving automation, compliance, and process optimization.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for roles where I can lead automation and process-improvement projects in regulated environments, collaborate with stakeholders, drive compliance, and build team capability.

I am a chemical engineer with over six years' experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and automation, focused on translating technical requirements into measurable business outcomes. At Merck I led more than 50 system and process improvements, strengthened audit readiness through compliance investigations, and developed training to increase cross-functional capability.

My background includes implementing digital quality systems, qualifying alternative suppliers to realize cost savings, and identifying improvement opportunities tied to quality events. I bring strong stakeholder management, change management, and data-driven root cause problem solving to regulated environments.

I serve in community leadership roles where I optimize processes and budgets, and I am motivated to join teams that value compliant, cost-effective system implementations and continuous process optimization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Manufacturing Automation Specialist II

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Merck & Co., Inc.

Jun 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Led 50+ system and process improvements in pharmaceutical manufacturing, optimized change-management workflows to reduce process deviations, and authored compliance investigations and regulatory reports to strengthen audit readiness.

Change Management Process Optimization Training Delivery Root Cause Analysis Stakeholder Management Regulatory Reporting

VBF Operations Technology Intern

Merck & Co., Inc.

May 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)

Qualified alternative suppliers, producing projected $50K annual savings and improving operational reliability through supplier evaluation and qualification activities.

Vendor Management Reliability GMP Awareness Data Analysis

VMF Technology Intern

Merck & Co., Inc.

May 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)

Reviewed investigative materials related to quality events to identify process improvement opportunities and support corrective actions.

Process Improvement Data Analysis GMP Awareness Documentation

Quality and Operations Intern

TearScience, Inc.

May 2017 - Aug 2017 (3 months)

Led implementation of a digital quality management system, migrating 100% of product data with zero disruptions and updating compliance procedures.

Quality Management Systems Data Migration & Compliance SOP Development Project Implementation

Care Coordinator

DukeWELL

Jun 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 2 months)

Eliminated a 3-month backlog of patient documentation by designing efficient workflows, improving documentation compliance and operational throughput.

Workflow Design Documentation Management Patient Coordination Process Optimization & Compliance Time Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

2016 - 2020

Grade: GPA 3.97

Activities and societies: President, NCSU RUF; participated in NCSU Scholars program

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering with minors in Biotechnology and Biological Sciences; graduated with a 3.97 GPA and NCSU Scholars distinction.