Pharma Manufacturing Engineer - Process Optimization & CAPA

Kindeva; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindeva is seeking a qualified engineer to support 24/7 manufacturing operations, troubleshoot processes, and drive improvements across multiple production lines. The role emphasizes safety, quality, reliability, and productivity while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Your experience in pharma/biotech manufacturing, root cause analysis, and change control will help ensure continuous improvement and regulatory compliance in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent plus manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years in pharma/biotech/medical device manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of root cause investigation methodologies and corrective actions.
• Familiar with cGMP requirements, quality systems, change control, deviations, and CAPA processes.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and production issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support for assigned production lines.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and quality issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain visibility of online performance, downtime, and recurring issues.
• Serve as engineering owner for assigned manufacturing processes.
• Manage action items and closure of corrective actions.
• Support OEE, uptime, yield, scrap reduction, and throughput improvements.
• Develop and implement process improvements and participate in validation activities.
• Maintain documentation and engineering records.
• Support CAPA, deviations, and audits; ensure 24/7 operation readiness.

Skills

Root cause investigations

cGMP knowledge

Project management

Technical troubleshooting

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, systems engineering, manufacturing or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering documentation systems

MES

Job description

Kindeva is seeking a qualified engineer to support 24/7 manufacturing operations, troubleshoot processes, and drive improvements across multiple production lines. The role emphasizes safety, quality, reliability, and productivity while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Your experience in pharma/biotech manufacturing, root cause analysis, and change control will help ensure continuous improvement and regulatory compliance in a high-paced environment.