Takeda · 14 hours ago
Plant Engineering Lead, Sr Manager
Brooklyn Park, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $215K/yr
8+ years expTakeda is a company transforming patient care through innovative pharmaceuticals and patient support programs. The Plant Engineering Lead is responsible for overseeing engineering operations, ensuring production processes meet quality and performance standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead a team of managers, supervisors, engineers, and utility operators across core plant engineering functions
Oversee all Facility and Utility systems, including plant/clean utilities, HVAC, cleanrooms, BAS, and security systems
Provide strategic leadership and hands‑on operational support to ensure reliable, high‑availability systems
Manage budgets, schedules, metrics, performance standards, and stakeholder communication
Drive continuous improvement and digital manufacturing initiatives to enhance efficiency and system performance
Partner with cross‑functional teams to align engineering activities with site priorities
Serve as SME for facility and utility equipment, supporting investigations and technical decisions
Lead hiring, development, and performance management for engineering and utility teams
Guide facility/equipment design changes, commissioning, qualification, and maintenance programs
Oversee utility operations, maintenance, documentation, change controls, and regulatory compliance
Prioritize and execute engineering projects and sustainable corrective actions
Support the site's environmental sustainability program
Perform required training and additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8+ years of experience in plant, utility, facility, or process engineering (GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred)
Proven experience supporting plant operations and projects within FDA‑regulated or GMP environments
Strong grounding in engineering fundamentals (fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, mass transfer) and practical application of project management methodologies
Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, cross‑functional, team‑oriented environments
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions to meet site objectives
Strong planning and prioritization skills, including sound judgment on when to escalate issues
Experience leading, managing, and developing technical teams
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
Family Planning Support
Flexible Work Paths
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (39)
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2022 (34)
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2020 (18)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
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