Engineer Senior, Biotech Manufacturing and Process Equipment; JP

Job Title: Engineer Senior, Biotech Manufacturing and Process Equipment (JP12842)

Location: West Greenwich, RI. 02817

Business Unit: Facilities and Equipment Drug Substance Supply

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 1+ years (with possible extensions)

Rate: $44 - $48 / hr.

Posting Date: 6/10/2024

Notes: Fully onsite. Up to 20% domestic travel for cross site training.

3 Key Consulting is hiring! We are recruiting an Engineer Senior, Biotech Manufacturing and Process Equipment for a consulting engagement with our client, a leading global biotechnology company.

Job Description: This engineering position supports manufacturing activities related to process equipment at our client’s Rhode Island facility. The engineer collaborates with maintenance, project management, engineering, and manufacturing teams to develop, improve, and oversee equipment operation and reliability.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify, support, and lead engineering improvements or upgrades to equipment systems.
• Develop reasons for improvements, design requirements, and support construction, startup, and validation of equipment.
• Support Lean Transformation and operational excellence initiatives by leading and documenting process improvements to reduce costs and enhance safety, quality, and speed.
• Ensure verification deliverables for key capital projects are completed and compliant.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance to ensure systems are operational.
• Oversee verification work by outsourced staff.
• Develop commissioning and testing plans for equipment modifications and acquisitions.
• Maintain safety during all activities.
• Support Performance Qualification activities and act as liaison between engineering and manufacturing.
• Monitor systems for risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support troubleshooting to minimize downtime, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist with new product/technology introductions and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Provide technical support and coaching to teams.
• Maintain metrics and support 24/7 operations with flexible scheduling, including occasional after-hours work.

Top Must Have Skills:

• 4-6 years of engineering/technical experience with process equipment in pharmaceuticals.
• Local to West Greenwich, RI.
• No employment gaps over 3 months.
• Ability to work independently, motivated, detail-oriented, and data-driven.
• Experience collaborating across functions such as process development, engineering, automation, and maintenance.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

The engineer will provide technical support, lead improvements, support validation, ensure safety, and collaborate across teams, supporting 24/7 operations with flexible scheduling.

Basic Qualifications: Doctorate OR Master + 3 years OR Bachelor + 5 years OR Associate + 10 years OR High school diploma + 12 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in chemical or related engineering fields.
• 6+ years relevant experience, including in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and regulated environments.
• Knowledge of GMP systems, equipment, troubleshooting, and project execution in GMP settings.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Why is the Position Open? To supplement additional workload.

Red Flags:

• No work experience or engineering background.
• No collaboration experience.
• Employment gap over 3 months.

Interview Process: Webex panel.

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