Director, Engineering & Maintenance

Director, Engineering & Maintenance

Bio Space is seeking a Director of Engineering and Maintenance with a comprehensive understanding of engineering, manufacturing, quality, automation, and maintenance in the pharmaceutical industry. The role is a member of the Site Lead Team and works closely with stakeholders on site initiatives, equipment acquisition, and CAPEX projects.

• Accomplishment of investment projects according to customer 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.
• Minimize 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 processes 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.
• Evaluate testing and manufacturing equipment to recommend purchases for use in manufacturing.
• Ensure availability of competent, high‑performing people and manage the engineering talent pool; stay abreast of emerging technologies to support high‑volume, high‑yield, high‑value aseptic operations.
• Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• Ability to function well in a team environment.
• Extensive interfacing with equipment manufacturers and diverse vendors.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong cross‑functional interfacing.
• Well‑rounded engineering and project management experience.
• Superior analytical and computer skills.
• Capable of using sound judgment to make and defend recommendations.
• Proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, AutoCAD 14, Solid Works, Microsoft Project, etc.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 15 years of engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 7 or more years of experience managing an engineering team, maintenance, and facility management.
• >5 years of GMP experience, including aseptic processes and clean utilities.
• Demonstrated responsibility for Cap Ex and maintenance budgets exceeding $3M.

Target base salary $200,000 - $230,000