Metrology Engineer JP

Overview

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

Job Title: Metrology Engineer - (JP14574)

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320

Employment Type: Contract

Business Unit: Engineering Business Ops

Duration: 1+ years (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)

Posting Date: 09/23/25

Pay Rate: $62 - $67/hour W2

Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. Fully onsite at Thousand Oaks, CA.

• The Metrology Engineer role requires a candidate with extensive gas flow calibration experience and the capability to design, install, and validate complex calibration and measurement systems with minimal supervision.
• The position necessitates knowledge of GMP or GXP environments and expertise across multiple measurement disciplines, including pneumatic/fluid flow, pressure, electronics (AC/DC), and temperature.
• The candidate is expected to collaborate with various departments and client sites globally to implement a calibration control program.

• Develop calibration procedures and job tasks along with associated training materials.
• Apply strong understanding of flow, electrical, torque, and temperature instrument standards.
• Understand measurement uncertainty analysis for primary and working standards as well as process instrumentation.
• Identify and determine new standards to support instrumentation and metrology calibrations.
• Utilize technical troubleshooting skills for instrument standards.
• Comprehend ISO and related standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and ANSI Z540 in calibration and quality contexts.
• Conduct vendor quality audits of calibration service suppliers and manage vendor quality issues.
• Experience with CMMS systems like SAP, Maximo and MOX, and interface with corporate facilities teams on calibration matters.
• Provide technical consultation on measurement problems and lead technical project teams.
• Support deviation investigations, reverse traceability assessments, and implement corrective and preventive actions related to calibration and measurement issues.
• Assist in engineering and performance assessments for new technologies supporting standards, manufacturing, process development, and research equipment.

• Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate’s degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience

• A minimum of ten years of experience in metrology engineering, preferably at a large company’s primary standards laboratory or in a comparable technical role involving advanced measurement engineering principles and complex technical assignments.
• Educational qualifications include a Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
• At least seven years of engineering experience in pharmaceutical or aerospace metrology or related fields is required

• This position demands a highly skilled engineer with deep expertise in metrology and calibration within regulated pharmaceutical settings, capable of leading technical projects and ensuring compliance with quality standards worldwide.

• Unique industry opportunity
• Career growth
• Networking

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