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Job Title: Engineer Senior, Project Implementation, New Equipment & Continuous Improvement - (JP14460)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Pilot Plant Engineering
Duration: 6+ months (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 09/03/25
Pay Rate: $46 - $50/hour W2
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. Fully onsite position.

3 Key Consulting is hiring an Engineer Senior for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

Job Description:
Our ideal candidate will have a B.S. and 5+ YOE, manufacturing project implementation, new equipment, regulated industry experience. Prior Pharma experience would be nice to have.

This role provides engineering support for projects and manufacturing activities, working in close collaboration with system owners, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. The Sr Engineer will leverage an engineering background to drive project implementation, continuous improvement initiatives, and system reliability. The role requires balancing technical problem-solving, project execution, and operational support, with a focus on compliance, safety, and business continuity. This position requires onsite support with occasional flexibility to cover after-hours engineering needs in support of 24/7 operations.

Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team.

Top Must Have Skills:

Project execution and management
Continuous Improvement
Analytical problem solving.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Working in close collaboration with system owners, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
Partner with system owners, maintenance, project management, and manufacturing to ensure reliable operation and execution of equipment and systems.
Lead or support engineering-based improvements and capital projects, including requirements definition, design, construction, startup, and validation.
Drive continuous improvement by applying Lean principles, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to reduce costs, improve quality/safety, and increase operational efficiency.
Support commissioning, qualification, and performance verification activities for equipment and systems.
Provide oversight into contractors and vendor deliverables and ensure adherence to company standards.
Act as liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing during project planning, execution, and closeout.
Provide technical root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving support to minimize downtime.
Support new product/technology introductions through engineering assessments and equipment modifications.
Ensure compliance with environmental health, safety, and regulatory requirements during all engineering activities.
Deliver coaching and guidance to project teams on commissioning, qualification, and process risk-based approaches.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience OR associate’s degree and 8 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience

Technical report writing, documentation, and presentations
Strong verbal and written communication
Organizational and change management skills
Analytical problem-solving and scientific/engineering reasoning
Experience with systems such as Maximo, TrackWise, E-Builder, PCS, BMS, and QEMS
Ability to manage multiple projects and troubleshooting activities simultaneously
Basic project management and cost estimation skills
Conflict resolution and cross-functional collaboration
Contractor and vendor management
Development of SOPs and training delivery
Customer service in a technical environment
Continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, Predictive Maintenance)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field
6+ years of relevant engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in a biopharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment
Experience working in compliance-driven settings (e.g., cGMP, OSHA, EPA)
Direct knowledge of design, operation, and troubleshooting of GMP production equipment (e.g., chemical reactors, chillers, tablet press, dosage, clean utilities, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles to system modifications, process improvements, and capital project execution
Knowledge of safety requirements and quality systems in a biopharmaceutical environment (change control, deviations, CAPA, validation)
Proven ability to lead and collaborate within cross-functional project teams
Strong leadership, technical writing, and presentation skills
Independent, self-motivated, organized, and able to adapt to dynamic project environments

Red Flags:
Large gaps in employment.

Interview process:
One Virtual panel, possibly two.

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@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.