Senior Engineer, Biotech GMP Line Packaging Operations; JP

Position: Senior Engineer, Biotech GMP New Line Packaging Operations (JP14555)
Job Title: Senior Engineer, Biotech GMP New Line Packaging Operations (JP14555)
Location: New Albany, Oh 43054
Business Unit: Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 1+ years with possible extension or conversion to FTE
Rate
: $65 - $85/hour DOE - W2 with benefits
Posting Date: 9/18/2025
Note :
Candidates MUST be eligible to travel overseas for up to 16 weeks per year. Travel will be planned 2-3 weeks in advance. Fully Onsite - Standard Hours - Occasional overtime may be necessary on an as needed basis.

3 Key Consulting is hiring! We are recruiting a Senior
Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology company.

Ideal Candidate : 4+ YOE, experience supporting a manufacturing line, and GMP or regulated environment experience.
Nice to have: relevant pharma experience, experience starting up a new manufacturing line.

Description
:
In this role the Senior Engineer (Line Owner/System Owner) must work under general supervision, owns all the technical aspects in a manufacturing line. The processes where the SO/LO Engineer shall be familiar with are:

• Characterization of process optimization strategies and/or solving problems of operational issues in the packaging operations, manufacturing, pilot technologies or capital projects.
• Applies basic engineering principles to the design and implementation of system modifications, experiments and/or capital projects. Organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of minor scope and complexity.
• As a technical resource of an area, System owner / Line Owner Engineer shall interact and provide direction to technical resources such as Mechanics, Automation Techs and IS teams. At the same time, the System Owner/Line Owner Engineer shall be able to define design requirements to the service providers to fulfill area technical and equipment needs.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Under general supervision will evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures. Assistance given for unusual problems.
• Perform assignments that have clear and specific objectives and require investigation of limited number of variables.
• Initiate and complete routine technical tasks.
  Operations Engineering:
• Function as a technical specialist to equipment or systems regarding problem solving operations. Frequently become actively involved in daily operations when required to meet schedules or to resolve problems.
• Routinely audit the operational performance and regulatory compliance of a moderate number of equipment items or systems of complexity.
• Work with research, manufacturing, maintenance, process development, utilities, facilities, quality assurance and/or validation departments in developing requirements and recommendations for system modifications.
  Design Engineering:
• Work under the direct supervision of project managers to complete design, engineering, and construction projects within schedule and budget constraints.
• Work with consultants, architects and engineering firms on development of standard design documents.
• Acquire and critique quotes for equipment modifications or installations.
• Generate rudimentary project cost estimates and schedules.

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably GMP regulated or other highly regulated environment
• Experience working hands-on to solve technical problems on manufacturing equipment
• Great communication skills

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Act as the equipment technical subject matter expert for an end to end pharmaceutical device assembly and packaging line.
• This individual is responsible for working with the maintenance and automation teams to resolve complex issues that are escalated beyond the technician level.
• This individual also leads improvement projects to increase line OEE

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Mechatronics, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• Knowledge and/or experience of pharmaceutical/biotech processes, especially in the area of final drug product operations
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes
• Familiarity with validation processes for Packaging areas
• Familiarity with serialization process and networking
• Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment
• Ability to operate specialized equipment, tools and computers as appropriate.
• Ability to interpret and apply GAMPs and GMPs and familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment.
• Ability to apply engineering science to production.
• Able to develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope
• Comprehensive understanding of protocol requirements.
• Organizational, project management, problem-solving, as well as validation protocol, and

Technical writing capability

• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and presentation skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal…