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Job Title: Engineer – GMP Drug Product Manufacturing Equipment & Reliability (JP16083)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: F&E Drug Product Supply
Duration: 1+ year (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 11/5/26
Pay Rate: $41- $46/hour W2
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. Standard Standard 8am-5pm local hours M-F

3 Key Consulting is hiring an Engineer – GMP Drug Product Manufacturing Equipment & Reliability for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

Job Description:
The Engineer will be joining Facilities & Engineering (F&E) group within Manufacturing and Clinical Supply organization of our client. The group’s mission is to enable introduction and integration of new technologies while ensuring existing clinical and commercial facilities and equipment operate reliably. This position will report into Senior Manager of Engineering supporting drug product supply at our client’s Thousand Oaks, CA, site.

Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team

Top Must Have Skills:

Ability to analyze problems, develop and propose engineering solutions in a scientific manner using data-driven techniques and analyses (e.g., Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Six Sigma, Predictive Maintenance, etc.).
Technically inclined and able to troubleshoot equipment, read and fully understand technical documents, and use P&IDs and electrical drawings.
Collaborate effectively with diverse teams and adapt to provide support where needed.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Provide system ownership for Biopharmaceutical process equipment. Identify, support, and/or lead implementation of engineering based improvements or upgrades to the equipment or facility systems. This may include development of business case for improvement and identification of design requirements and then translation of requirements into process equipment/system design, specification and supporting the construction, startup, and validation of equipment.
Directing and coordinating equipment maintenance as necessary to ensure systems are working at peak capacity.
Ensure necessary commissioning and qualification of systems is completed and interact with inspectors as necessary.
Monitor systems to identify performance risks and implement risk reduction strategies.
Solving issues to support and reduce production downtime. This will involve leading and/or supporting technical root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive action.
Support new product/technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing equipment modifications, and supporting engineering runs.
Ensure regional medical activities align with practices, policies and standard operating procedures.

Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree
Or
Master’s degree and 1 years of Engineering experience
Or
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Engineering experience
Or
Associate’s degree and 8 years of Engineering experience
Or
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

4+ years' of relevant work experience with 2+ years' experience in Biopharmaceutical operations/manufacturing environment
Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g. cGMP, OSHA, EPA, etc.) and familiarity with GMP quality systems/processes such as change control, non-conformances, corrective and preventative actions, and qualifications/validation
Direct knowledge of design and troubleshooting with GMP Biopharmaceutical Production facility equipment/systems such as continuous fill lines (washer, tunnel, isolator, cappers and lyophilization), filling, lyophilization, inspection, as well as other equipment needed to support these processes such as autoclaves, clean in place (CIP) systems, washers, clean steam, water for injection, etc.
Ability to analyze problems, develop and propose engineering solutions in a scientific manner using data-driven techniques and analyses (e.g., Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Six Sigma, Predictive Maintenance, etc.)
Experience applying engineering principles to the design and implementation of system modifications, introduction of new processes, and execution of capital projects

Red Flags:
No technical or engineering backgroud

Interview process:

Initial screening with Hiring manager (Teams)
Follow up interview with team member(s) (Teams)

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.