Senior Engineer, Biotech GMP New Line Packaging Operations

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 skills including; collaboration, influencing, and facilitation

Protocol and script testing Writing

Dealing with and handling change

Packaging Equipment Technical knowledge

Analytical Problem Solving

Comprehensive understanding of validation protocol implementation requirements as well as knowledge of validation processes and requirements as applied to new equipment installations

Understanding of Operational Excellence and Lean Transformation in the Automation and Engineering Context

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 1+ years of experience OR Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience OR Associates degree and 8 years of experience

Red Flags:

Any time at companies shorter than 6mo, although the hiring team understands some contracts are shorter.

Why is the Position Open?

Supplement additional workload on team

Interview Process:

Round 1 - 1 on 1 interview with hiring manager

Round 2 - Panel interview with 2-3 engineers/managers

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