Director Engineering
Core
Lead engineering and maintenance teams supporting 24/7 assembly and packaging line operations in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Role type
Director of Engineering (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Commercial pharmaceutical products via assembly and packaging lines
Domain
Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic problem solving, regulatory compliance (GMP/FDA), capital project management, equipment reliability engineering, cross-functional leadership, operational efficiency optimization, safety management, staff development, audit readiness, resource allocation
Preferred skills
12+ years relevant experience, 8+ years in regulated operations, leading engineering departments in GMP environments, deep knowledge of GMP manufacturing equipment design, industry regulatory trend analysis, complex stakeholder influence, high-pressure environment management
Technologies
GMP manufacturing equipment, integrated product development systems, automated assembly and packaging systems
Responsibilities
Ensure safety and GMP compliance for all personnel and operations; maximize staff productivity and resource efficiency; maintain and improve plant capability and equipment reliability; oversee department capital project investments; identify and implement process improvements; manage key performance indicators and staff development; interface with internal networks including plant directors, Facilities & Engineering, and Global Capital Project Management; provide day-to-day support and troubleshoot to reduce downtime; review and approve engineering designs and equipment changes; manage audit readiness for internal and external agencies; present engineering plans and status updates to stakeholders.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on management
