Engineering & Facilities Lead

• Lead facility & Equipment improvements by providing engineering expertise and project management for the maintenance and upgrade of infrastructure and systems that support compounding operations
• Manage, arrange, and supervise equipment maintenance and upgrade efforts to ensure equipment availability, reliability, and capability are steadily enhanced
• Develop and put into practice preventative maintenance procedures and schedules
• Coordinate equipment and facility maintenance requirements with Quality and Operations to ensure compliance and minimize disruption to production schedules
• Manage the contractor relationship for production support systems such as CPM and EMS
• Apply the engineering upgrade plan for the Compounding Unit, concentrating significantly on reliability
• Coordinate and manage the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of all facilities and equipment within the Compounding Unit
• Direct and coordinate engineering activities associated with all Compounding units and equipment, managing contractors, service providers, installation engineers, etc
• Manage and guide engineering projects connected to the Compounding Unit to guarantee timely and budget-conscious completion
• Lead and support compounding capital, continuous improvement, and automation projects such as BAXA Repeater Pumps
• Ensure planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance is performed per system requirements and on time
• Support the procurement team as subject matter experts for facility systems (HVAC, Coldrooms, FMS etc.) in contract renewal and negotiations
• Manage the relationship with outsourced vendors providing critical maintenance, calibration, and service contractors
• Support and troubleshoot maintenance issues and system failures
• Manage and support GMP documentation to complete validations and change controls for facility projects
• Partner with local site EHS to ensure maintenance processes and capital projects are accomplished in compliance with applicable regulations
• Identify and manage critical spares inventory for the Unit and liaise with other Compounding Units for parts sharing initiatives

• A solid amount of experience in maintaining electrical and mechanical plant and equipment
• Experience in setting up new plant and equipment
• Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in conveying ideas
• Responsive and flexible attitude to supporting internal and external customer requirements
• Experience working in a support role with a strong emphasis on reliability
• Rapid appreciation of issues, sound judgement, and problem-solving skills
• Capacity to perform well when facing tight deadlines and remain effective while collaborating within a committed group
• Flexibility to cover some weekend work or out-of-hour maintenance when required
• At least 3 years' experience in efficient equipment upkeep and maintenance planning within the Pharmaceutical / Medical Device sector
• Degree or equivalent experience in Science or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in a GDP/GMP setting, ideally with at least 2-3 years of background
• Experience in dealing with regulatory compliance is desired

Project Management experience desired

• Competitive total compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work life balance
• Pension
• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Support for Parents
• Continuing Education/ Professional Development
• Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 2 Days a Year to Volunteer