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3key Consulting, Inc.

Engineer Facilities & Manufacturing Operations (JP11989)

3key Consulting, Inc., Thousand Oaks, California, United States, 91362

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Overview Job Title:

Engineer Facilities & Manufacturing Operations (JP11989)

Location:

Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320

Business Unit:

F&E Drug Substance Supply

Employment Type:

Contract

Duration:

4+ months (with possible extensions)

Rate:

$36 - $41/hour W2

Posting Date:

11/13/2023

Notes:

Only qualified candidates need apply. Ideally would have 2 - 5 years pharmaceutical industry background. Bachelor degree Engineering and manufacturing background.

3 Key Consulting is recruiting an

Engineer Facilities & Manufacturing Operations

for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology company.

Job Description This engineering position supports manufacturing activities associated with manufacturing equipment and facilities at Thousand Oaks facility. The engineer works in partnership with the maintenance, Project Management, Engineering Technical Lead, and manufacturing to develop and oversee the operation and reliability of equipment.

Top Must Have Skill Sets

Engineering and technical background (process equipment, troubleshooting, data-driven tech skills)

Teamwork experience

Project improvement background

Day to Day Responsibilities

Be individually accountable for the verification deliverables

Assist in the identification of critical quality parameters and process attributes for new equipment or facility modifications.

Assist in development and review of User Requirements Specifications (URS).

Suggest design modifications to address risks and design in quality and safety.

Oversee development of validation protocols in line with CQP, Automation Systems Delivery SOPs, and standards.

Act as a liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing 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

Review and approve the commissioning report and ensure that all verification exceptions have been adequately addressed

Support Manufacturing and QA with Performance Qualification (PQ) activities if applicable.

Related Activities:

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 on the CQP process and risk-based approaches to commissioning and verification

Assist in developing and maintaining metrics

Provide concise and clear documentation for actions taken on systems

Oversee equipment vendors and contractors.

Basic Qualifications

Master’s degree OR

Bachelor’s degree & 2 years of engineering and/or manufacturing experience OR

Associate’s degree & 6 years of engineering and/or manufacturing experience OR

High school diploma / GED & 8 years of engineering and/or manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering-related field

5+ years of relevant work experience with 3+ 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 process equipment / automation projects, including validation protocol development and execution

Process equipment knowledge – cell culture, fermentation, purification, filling, and packaging

Process automation knowledge – understanding of automation infrastructure, current technologies, and automation project execution / verification

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

Demonstrated 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

Proven track record of applying process improvement methodologies to mature and improve business processes (e.g. PDCA, LEAN, Six Sigma, and fundamental understanding of statistics, etc.)

Problem solving and applied engineering.

Basic technical report writing and presentations

Verbal communication

Personal Organization

Dealing with and managing change

Technical (Equipment Specific)

Analytical Problem Solving

Computer Literacy (Maximo, TrackWise, E-Builder, PCS, BMS and QEMS)

Specialized equipment/process expertise

Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time

Schedule development, Facilitation and collaboration

Basic project management, project completion and follow-up

Problem solving skills requiring the application of scientific and engineering theory and calculations and creative skills in the development of hypotheses and approach.

Negotiation, persuasion and facilitation Collaboration

Project Cost development

Conflict Resolution

Customer service in a technical setting

Management of contractors and vendors.

Flexibility to work off-hours and fully on-site

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

Interview Process WebEx interview with a panel of 1:-3 (potentially).

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.

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