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Holly Springs, MS - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 32 - 38

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title:Engineer Biotech Process Engineer - (JP14141)
Location: Holly Spring NC. 43054
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit:ANC Engineering & Automation
Duration:3 years with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent

Number of openings: 3
Posting Date:06/04/2025
Pay Rate:$32 - $38/hour
Notes: Standard business hours (8 to 5) with flexibility for: Evening or weekend work Occasional holiday support Up to 50 hours/week assuming occasional OT


3 Key Consulting is hiring Process Engineersfor a consulting engagement with our direct client a leading global biopharmaceutical company.


Ideal candidate is a commercially experienced Process Engineer with a BS in Chemical Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering who has supported large-scale drug substance operations in biotech or pharma. They are hands-on with equipment ownership (not maintenance) and are highly adaptable collaborative and proactive. The ideal candidate embraces ambiguity is passionate about solving complex operational problems and thrives in a startup-like GMP environment where they can wear multiple hats support dynamic business needs and help drive continuous improvement initiatives. Recruiters expected to pre-screen thoroughly and look for tangible examples of initiative and project ownership. Ideal resumes will show practical accomplishments and clearly demonstrate team-based cross-functional efforts

Not a maintenance role:
They design/own the equipment and support proper maintenance planning not execution.
This opportunity is based at a brand-new advanced biologics manufacturing plant. The site features a cutting-edge FleX Batch facility that combines the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel systems enabling maximum operational flexibility. The facility integrates best-in-class manufacturing processes and industry 4.0 capabilities along with sustainability initiatives designed to reduce carbon emissions and waste.


Top Must Have Skills:
  • Experience working in commercial biotech manufacturing industry.
  • Strong drive and proven results in solving complex and ambiguous problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in highly collaborative environments.

Responsibilities:
In this role the Engineer will report to the Senior Manager of the Process Engineering group and will provide daily engineering support to the site. Responsibilities include:
  • Serve as system owner for process equipment and systems supporting manufacturing operations.
  • Provide engineering support for design construction startup commissioning and qualification of new or modified systems.
  • Identify and/or lead implementation of small-to-medium scale equipment or facility improvements including development of business cases.
  • Develop maintenance programs ensure spare part availability and coordinate execution to maintain system reliability.
  • Ensure systems operate safely and in compliance with EHS standards and regulations.
  • Support commissioning and qualification activities in alignment with GMP requirements and regulatory inspections.
  • Apply engineering principles in daily operations maintenance and troubleshooting of plant systems.
  • Monitor system performance and implement risk-reduction strategies.
  • Lead or support troubleshooting efforts to minimize production downtime including root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
  • Support new product and technology introductions via engineering assessments equipment modifications and pilot runs.
  • Advance use of predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring using data analytics where applicable.
  • Lead or contribute to deviation investigations and other quality-related processes.
  • Analyze and present findings related to operational issues and engineering projects.
  • Provide technical support to commercial and clinical manufacturing specifically in process control and equipment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional groups such as manufacturing process development utilities maintenance quality and validation to drive operational improvements.
  • Maintain regular communication with leadership and team members escalating issues with proposed solutions.
  • Participate in a small engineering team on a project or ongoing support basis.
  • Provide rotational on-call support for utility systems including nights weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Participate in the design and selection of systems instrumentation and components.
  • Evaluate supplier capabilities and assess new technologies to improve cost throughput or technical capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 3 years of relevant work experience including 2 years in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience with GMP production equipment such as bioreactors centrifuges filtration systems and purification technologies.
  • Proficiency with equipment and facility control systems including troubleshooting and logic understanding.
  • Experience in regulated environments (e.g. cGMP OSHA EPA) and knowledge of quality systems (e.g. change control non-conformances CAPA validation).
  • Strong communication technical writing and presentation skills; ability to work independently.
  • Proven team collaboration and facilitation skills.
  • Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret complex problems using multiple data sources.
  • Ability to support capital projects and implement process improvements.
  • Understanding of capital project execution from procurement through validation in GMP environments.
  • Commitment to safety and compliance in all engineering activities.
  • Self-starter with excellent organization time management and multitasking skills.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours in support of 24/7 manufacturing operations.

Why is the Position Open
Additional team member


Red Flags:
  • Gaps in employment without clear justification
  • Not a maintenance role: They design/own the equipment and support proper maintenance planning not execution.
  • Not a research role. Candidates with advanced degrees seeking research roles should not be submitted.
  • Lack of biotech experience.
  • Lack of desired degree (Chemical Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering).
  • Rigid personalities or candidates uncomfortable with ambiguity or startup-like agility

Interview process:
Manager Phone Screening followed by interview panels and post panels follow-up meeting with hiring manager.

We invite qualified candidates to sendyour resume to. Ifyou decide that youre not interested in pursuing this particular position please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our You are also welcome to sharethis opportunity withanyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.

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