Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MS&T) Engineer III

Catalent Pharma Solutions • San Diego, CA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MS&T) Engineer III position is a key role within Catalent's San Diego operations, focusing on technical process development and transfer. The MS&T team partners with clients to develop packaging and manufacturing solutions. This role involves managing and executing projects, supporting technology transfer for internal and external processes, and maintaining accurate technical documentation. The engineer will collaborate cross-functionally with Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Facilities to ensure processes are transferred and maintained in compliance with cGMP and change control requirements. The position also emphasizes continuous improvement, professionalism, and customer service excellence as the Catalent Operations Advocate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or Science required; Packaging Engineering or Packaging Sciences preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with GMP equipment, manufacturing, healthcare, and/or pharmaceutical preferred
• Project management experience and skills preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a customer service or appropriate business-related area
• Experience writing SOPs, batch records, and technical reports; leading cross‑functional method development, qualification, and tech transfer activities; and executing investigations, deviations, and change controls with a right‑first‑time mindset required.
• Strong time‑management, organization, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver high‑quality customer service, and collaborate effectively across teams and with clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio) with ability to learn specialized systems (e.g., TOPS Pro, TrackWise®, ComplianceWire®); Artios CAD experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data, perform peer reviews, identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and drive corrective actions, risk assessments (FMEA, Hazard Analysis), and process improvements.

Nice To Haves

• Packaging Engineering or Packaging Sciences preferred.
• Project management experience and skills preferred
• Artios CAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead MS&T team to coordinate projects ensuring correct technical requirements documentation generated, monitored and drive successful adherence and completion.
• Works cross functionally with project managers, production, label design and control, quality assurance, quality control, supply chain, and facilities departments to effectively transfer and maintain processes in the facility.
• Leads the compilation of process data, including communicating project status, and delivering internal and client presentations.
• Collects and trend process data for external (Clients) and internal review to ensure process consistency.
• Provides business case for process improvement projects.
• Authors and reviews technical reports, source documents, SupplyFlex records, legacy records, master batch records, product and equipment specifications, protocols and any other technical documents not listed in support of tech transfer and cGMP activities.
• Acts as the lead for technical support deviations, change controls, and CAPAs including determination of event impact, root-cause analysis, and corrective action identification.
• Responsible for maintaining a high performing team by hiring, training, motivating, evaluating, and developing staff.
• Drive departmental training.
• Author and regularly review Standing Operating Procedures relating to your own areas of responsibility.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus potential.
• Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• 152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.
• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior