Engineer Senior

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Posted 9 days ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Pharmaceutics
Engineering Support
Reliability Engineering
FOCUS
Business Continuity Planning
Technical Support
Startups
Lean Methodology
Six Sigma
Operational Efficiency
Project Planning
Root Cause Analysis
Coaching
Report Writing
Documentation
Communication
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Reasoning
Maximo
Trackwise
Project Management
Cost Estimation
Conflict Resolution
Vendor Management
Training Delivery
Customer Service
Continuous Improvement
Lean Six Sigma
Statistical Process Control
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing
Regulatory Compliance
Good Manufacturing Practice
Management
GMP
Tablet
Process Improvement
Project Implementation
Quality Management
Change Control
Corrective And Preventive Action
Collaboration
Leadership
Technical Writing
Presentations
Organized

Job Details

Job Title: CW - Sr Engineer
Position/Role Title: Engineering
Fully onsite - Thousand Oaks, CA

Ideal Candidate: B.S. and 5+ YOE, manufacturing project implementation, new equipment, regulated industry experience. Prior Pharma experience would be nice to have.

Job Summary:

This role provides engineering support for projects and manufacturing activities, working in close collaboration with system owners, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. The Sr Engineer will leverage an engineering background to drive project implementation, continuous improvement initiatives, and system reliability. The role requires balancing technical problem-solving, project execution, and operational support, with a focus on compliance, safety, and business continuity.

The Sr Engineer will:
Partner with system owners, maintenance, project management, and manufacturing to ensure reliable operation and execution of equipment and systems.
Lead or support engineering-based improvements and capital projects, including requirements definition, design, construction, startup, and validation.
Drive continuous improvement by applying Lean principles, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to reduce costs, improve quality/safety, and increase operational efficiency.
Support commissioning, qualification, and performance verification activities for equipment and systems.
Provide oversight into contractors and vendor deliverables and ensure adherence to Client standards.
Act as liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing during project planning, execution, and closeout.
Provide technical root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving support to minimize downtime.
Support new product/technology introductions through engineering assessments and equipment modifications.
Ensure compliance with environmental health, safety, and regulatory requirements during all engineering activities.
Deliver coaching and guidance to project teams on commissioning, qualification, and process risk-based approaches.
This position requires onsite support with occasional flexibility to cover after-hours engineering needs in support of 24/7 operations.
Demonstrated Skills
Technical report writing, documentation, and presentations
Strong verbal and written communication
Organizational and changing management skills
Analytical problem-solving and scientific/engineering reasoning
Experience with systems such as Maximo, TrackWise, E-Builder, PCS, Client, and QEMS
Ability to manage multiple projects and troubleshooting activities simultaneously
Basic project management and cost estimation skills
Conflict resolution and cross-functional collaboration
Contractor and vendor management
Development of SOPs and training delivery
Customer service in a technical environment
Continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, Predictive Maintenance)
Preferred Qualifications / Skills / Experience
Bachelor's degree in chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field
6+ years of relevant engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in a biopharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment
Experience working in compliance-driven settings (e.g., cGMP, OSHA, EPA)
Direct knowledge of design, operation, and troubleshooting of GMP production equipment (e.g., chemical reactors, chillers, tablet press, dosage, clean utilities, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles to system modifications, process improvements, and capital project execution
Knowledge of safety requirements and quality systems in a biopharmaceutical environment (change control, deviations, CAPA, validation)
Proven ability to lead and collaborate within cross-functional project teams
Strong leadership, technical writing, and presentation skills
Independent, self-motivated, organized, and able to adapt to dynamic project environments
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