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Siegfried · 3 weeks ago

Director, Engineering and Maintenance

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $230K/yr

15+ years exp

Siegfried is a pharmaceutical company seeking a Director of Engineering and Maintenance who will oversee engineering management, manufacturing, and maintenance operations. The role involves managing investment projects, ensuring compliance with budget goals, and leading engineering teams while maintaining equipment reliability and operational performance.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Accomplishment of investment projects according to customer's needs (time, cost, functionality). Interface with Project Management, manufacturing, M&ST and Quality Assurance

Meet agreed upon budget and ensure compliance goals are met

Evaluate critical utilities requirements to support site activities

Accomplishment of investment projects according to customers' needs (time, cost, functionality)

Minimization of asset life cycle costs

Provide management leadership and oversight to engineers, maintenance, facilities and automation teams

Oversee Maintenance, Facilities and Calibration activities

Lead major CAPEX process or equipment projects as required

Provide technical support to the manufacturing group as required

Fulfill responsibilities as a member of the DCR, Deviation and CAPA team

Oversee design and installation of production tooling and equipment

Provide technical support for evaluating and resolving CAPAs

Responsible for department budgeting, equipment purchases, and project planning

Evaluates testing and manufacturing equipment in order to purchase or to make recommendations for purchase of equipment to be used in Manufacturing

To ensure availability of competent, high performing people and managing the engineering talent pool. To stay abreast of current and newly emerging technologies to ensure that appropriate manufacturing techniques are utilized to manufacture high volume, high yield and high value products in aseptic operations

Any and all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Responsible for the maintenance strategy, equipment reliability and KPIs

As a member of SLT, periodically report progress status of key Site actions and key plant initiatives

Ensure robust integration of site strategy with corporate programs

Ensure the sharing and leverage of best practice/ expertise in site and with other plants

Qualification

Engineering managementPharmaceutical industry experienceProject managementGMP experienceBudget managementAutomation engineeringAnalytical skillsComputer skillsInterfacing with vendorsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent

15 years engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry

7 or more years' experience in managing an engineering team, and maintenance and facility management

>5 years of GMP experience, including aseptic processes and clean utilities

Demonstrated responsibility for CapEx and maintenance budgets > $3M

Ability to function well in a team environment

Requires extensive interfacing with manufacturers of equipment and vendors of diverse educational backgrounds

Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills

Must interface well cross functionally

Strong well-rounded engineering and project management experience

Superior analytical and computer skills

Capable of using good reason and judgment to make and defend recommendations

Proficient in computer skills, with Windows, Word, Excel, AutoCAD 14, Solid Works, Microsoft Project etc

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and dependents

Life, short- and long-term disability

FSA and HSA

401k with a company match

Generous PTO

Company

Siegfried

Siegfried is a leading CDMO with 13 production sites on three continents.

Founded in 1873

Zofingen, Aargau, CHE

1001-5000 employees

http://siegfried.ch

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