Job Title: Engineer, Biotech Process Equipment / Drug Substance (JP12066)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA.  91320
Business Unit: Facilities & Equipment - Drug Substance Supply
Employment Type:  Contract
Duration: 1+ year with possible extensions or conversion to FTE
Rate: $38 - $42/hour W2
Posting Date: 02/23/2023

3 Key Consulting is recruiting an Engineer, Biotech Equipment and Facilities for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology company.

NOTE: Currently seeing more documentation side and need to see hands on engineer experience with proper training/ background in technical side/ mathematics. NOT LOOKING for quality lab/ bench top/ science work.

Job seeker needs to be practical with troubleshooting and be able to hold a technical conversation. Industry background: Drug substance/ pharma / chemical/ oil refinery/ mechanical

Job Description:
This engineering position supports manufacturing activities associated with cGMP equipment and facilities at client in Thousand Oaks. The engineer works in partnership with the automation, maintenance, project management, corporate engineering, and manufacturing to develop and oversee the operation and reliability of equipment while driving safety and quality compliance. The engineer will support the department and capital projects and provide data to support business cases and long term strategy.  The Engineer role will provide direct engineering technical support as follows:

• Model leadership behaviors and positive values to create a positive working environment.
• Be individually accountable for the consistent equipment performance
• Be accountable for assigned deliverables on key capital projects
• Suggest design modifications to address risks and design in quality and safety.
• Provide oversight for verification deliverables developed by outsourced/contract verification staff.
• Act as a liaison between Engineering and Quality Assurance during project planning, execution, and closeout
• Ensure that validation protocols are executed and documented in accordance with cGMP good documentation and safety compliant practices.
• Ensure safety during commissioning, validation, maintenance, and manufacturing activities

• Related Activities:

• Participate or lead, when required, multidisciplinary site teams, e.g. Cross Functional Team, Root Cause Analysis lead.
• Support Lean Transformation and Excellence in Operations process improvement by leading, supporting, and documenting improvement opportunities to reduce cost, improve safety/quality, or improve speed.
• Provide ad hoc technical support and guidance for manufacturing and maintenance
• Provide coaching and guidance to project teams and engineers using risk-based approaches
• Defend the equipment-specific calibration, maintenance, & validation as required during regulatory inspections
• Participate in internal audits and assess in conjunction with quality assurance
• Assist in developing and maintaining business metric performance

Top Must Have Skill Sets:

• Fundamental client Leadership and Values -preferable to see former client workers
• Good Communication / Safety / Quality Focused
• Fundamental Technical Knowledge

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Support Epogen Commercial manufacturing equipment
• Model leadership behaviors and positive values to create a positive working environment.
• Be individually accountable for the consistent equipment performance
• Be accountable for assigned deliverables on key capital projects
• Suggest design modifications to address risks and design in quality and safety.
• Provide oversight for verification deliverables developed by outsourced/contract verification staff.
• Act as a liaison between Engineering and Quality Assurance during project planning, execution, and closeout
• Ensure that validation protocols are executed and documented in accordance with cGMP good documentation and safety compliant practices.
• Ensure safety during commissioning, validation, maintenance, and manufacturing activities

Basic Qualifications:
Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience


Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or another science-related field
• 7+ years of relevant work experience with 5+ years’ experience in operations/manufacturing environment
• Direct experience with regulated environments (FDA, OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Working knowledge and experience with cGMP procedures and engineering practices on pharmaceutical/biotech production processes, clean utilities, facilities, instruments, and equipment
• Experience implementing risk-based verification on major GMP process equipment / automation projects, including validation protocol development and execution
• Experience with combination product / medical device quality systems verification
• Process equipment knowledge – basic principles of cell culture, fermentation, purification, filling
• Process automation knowledge – fundamental understanding of automation infrastructure

• Knowledge of Delta V, Rockwell, and Plant Information Systems is a plus

• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Strengths in facilitation and collaboration / networking
• Experience in developing SOPs and delivering training
• Individual must be a team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making
• Basic understanding of process improvement methodologies to mature and improve business performance (examples: PDCA, LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.)

Red Flags:

• Safety not recognized as top priority
• Poor communication
• Has issues under stressful situations
• Blames other for negative situations

Interview Process:
One phone screen/onsite interview.

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to recruiting@3keyconsulting.com.  If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.