Job Title: Associate Process Engineer, (JP13534)Location: Holly Springs, NC. 27540Business Unit: Engineering AutomationEmployment Type: ContractDuration: 1+ year with likely extensions and/or conversion to a permanent position.Rate: $28 - $32/hour W2Posting Date: 1/2/2025.Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. 100% ONSITE - regular working hours - potential on call rotation occasionally. 3 Key Consulting is hiring! We are recruiting an Associate Process Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology company. Job Description: Our ideal candidate will have a B.S. degree in chemical or mechanical engineering. Some pharma experience in drug substance manufacturing is a plus. Looking for a go getter with some general working experience. (Does not have to be related to this position.)Top Must Have Skill Sets:
Strong working ethicsStrong communication
B.S. in chemical or mechanical engineeringPharma experienceDay to Day Responsibilities:
Develop, coordinate, analyze, and present results for operational issues and engineering projectsProvide technical support to commercial and clinical manufacturing as needed, specific to process control and process equipment.
Working closely with multiple subject areas, including manufacturing, process engineering, process development, utility operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation to implement operational improvementsCommunicating with supervisor and support staff, highlighting issues and proposing solutions.
Work in a small group of engineers and/or technicians on an ongoing or project basis.Complete tasks under the general direction of lead engineers to complete design and engineering within schedule and budget constraints.
Provide technical support and issue resolution with 24x7 on-call support of process systems on a rotational based frequency.Provide system ownership for assigned equipment, and support operations at the site.
Provide engineering support for design, construction, startup, commissioning and qualification.Lead or work with teams in design, development and selection of new systems, instruments, calibration capabilities and consumable components.
Evaluate capabilities of current and potential suppliers, and assess new technologies that could provide cost savings, throughput, or other unique capabilities to client manufacturing.Identify, support, and/or lead implementation of engineering-based improvements or upgrades in small to medium scope and complexity.
Lead the development of calibration/maintenance programs, ensure the availability of spare parts, and coordinate maintenance execution as necessary to ensure systems are in proper working order.Ensure systems are installed and operating safely and comply with pertinent environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulations.
Ensure necessary commissioning and qualification of systems is completed in alignment with site GMP requirements and interact with regulatory inspectors as necessary.Apply basic engineering principles and practices in support of daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant and process systems.
Monitor systems to identify performance risks and implement risk reduction strategies.Providing troubleshooting support to reduce production downtime. This will involve leading and/or supporting technical root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive action. (Support may be required outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends and holidays)
Support new product/technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing equipment modifications, and supporting engineering runs.Advance the use of condition based and predictive maintenance practices by incorporating advanced data analytics where applicable.
Own investigations of abnormal conditions through Deviation and business processes.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree, Or
Associate’s degree and 4 years of Process Engineer experience, OrHigh school diploma / GED and 6 years of Process Engineer experience
Ability to provide On-Call support coverage nights and weekends, on a rotating basis.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
Position requires strong written and verbal skills and the ability to work with minimum direction.Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment.
Ability to apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret sophisticated problems using multiple sources of information.Ability to function within cross-functional teams and embrace a team-based environment.
Experience with Mammalian Cell Culture, Protein Purification, Clean Utilities, CIP, SIP, Production Services, and/or non-GMP Utilities preferredFamiliarity with designing and operating equipment used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing preferredInterview Process: Manager screening followed by panel interviews (potential for these to be in person). We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com. If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Holly Springs, North Carolina
Salary
$28–$32 Per Hour
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Processesunmatched
Calibrationunmatched
Chemical Engineeringunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Construction Designunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Drug Manufacturingunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Environmental Complianceunmatched
Environmental Healthunmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Process Engineeringunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
On Callunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Control Engineeringunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Process Engineeringunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Startupunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Technology Analysisunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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