{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3487e421cb665856d1f8d54a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3487e421cb665856d1f8d54a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3487e421cb665856d1f8d54a","title":"Manager, Engineering","description":"Be the First to Apply\n\nDivision\n\nPiramal Pharma Solutions\n\nPiramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.\n\nThis enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation.\n\nOur capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.\n\nFor more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com\n\nJob Title\n\nManager, Engineering\n\nJob Description\n\nPiramal Pharma Solutions’ HPAPI Research and Manufacturing facility (Ash Stevens, LLC), located in Riverview, Michigan, is seeking a qualified Manager, Engineering. The Manager, Facilities & Engineering is responsible for ensuring the reliability, compliance, safety, and operational readiness of site facilities, utilities, and manufacturing equipment within a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The position leads a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for project engineering, process engineering support, validation engineering, calibration, instrumentation & controls, facility engineering, and technical troubleshooting.\n\nThe Manager, Facilities & Engineering develops and executes the site capital plan, ensures the effectiveness of maintenance and reliability programs, supports regulatory and customer audits, and provides engineering leadership to enable safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations. Engineering support for new customer projects is focused on facility readiness, utility capacity, equipment suitability, containment considerations, materials of construction, and qualification requirements.\n\nKey responsibilities.\n\nLeadership & Organizational Development\n\nLead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team.\n\nEstablish departmental objectives, priorities, and performance metrics.\n\nDevelop engineering succession plans and organizational capability.\n\nAllocate engineering resources across manufacturing support, capital projects, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nServe as the engineering representative on site leadership teams.\n\nProvide engineering leadership for process safety, containment systems, and mechanical integrity programs supporting HPAPI and API manufacturing operations.\n\nConduct performance management, coaching, development planning, and talent assessment activities for engineering personnel\n\nFacilities, Utilities & Infrastructure\n\nProvide technical ownership of site facilities and utility systems.\n\nEnsure facility and utility systems are maintained in a compliant and reliable state.\n\nSupport facility expansion, renovation, and infrastructure improvement projects.\n\nMaintain long-range plans for facility and utility capacity to support business growth.\n\nEnsure utility systems are capable of supporting current and future manufacturing requirements.\n\nEquipment Reliability & Asset Management\n\nEstablish and maintain equipment reliability programs.\n\nDevelop maintenance strategies that maximize equipment uptime and performance.\n\nEnsure preventive and predictive maintenance programs are effective and risk based.\n\nLead investigations and root cause analyses for significant equipment failures.\n\nDevelop life-cycle plans for critical manufacturing assets.\n\nEnsure appropriate spare parts and obsolescence management strategies are maintained.\n\nEngineering Project Management\n\nDevelop and maintain the site capital investment plan.\n\nPrepare project justifications, scope documents, budgets, and capital requests.\n\nManage engineering projects from concept through commissioning and qualification.\n\nEnsure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with site requirements.\n\nCoordinate engineering activities with manufacturing, quality, validation, and supply chain organizations.\n\nOwn the engineering operating budget and capital expenditure budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and achievement of financial objectives.\n\nDevelop and maintain the site facilities master plan to support current operations and future business growth.\n\nValidation & Engineering Compliance\n\nEnsure engineering systems, equipment, and utilities are appropriately qualified and maintained in a validated state.\n\nReview and approve engineering-related validation documentation.\n\nSupport deviation investigations, CAPAs, change controls, risk assessments, and quality systems.\n\nEnsure engineering documentation and equipment records are accurate, complete, and inspection-ready.\n\nInstrumentation & Controls\n\nProvide oversight of instrumentation, automation, PLC, SCADA, and building management systems.\n\nEnsure control systems remain reliable, secure, and compliant with applicable requirements.\n\nSupport automation improvements that enhance reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.\n\nManufacturing Support\n\nProvide engineering support for manufacturing operations.\n\nTroubleshoot facility, utility, equipment, and process-related issues.\n\nSupport production continuity through timely resolution of engineering issues.\n\nPartner with manufacturing teams to improve safety, quality, compliance, and productivity.\n\nNew Project & Technology Transfer Support\n\nAssess facility readiness for new customer projects and technology transfers.\n\nEvaluate utility capacity, equipment capability, containment requirements, and materials of construction.\n\nIdentify facility modifications or capital investments required to support new programs.\n\nSupport commissioning, qualification, and startup activities associated with new equipment and facility modifications.\n\nRegulatory, Quality Customer Audit & Inspection Support\n\nServe as engineering subject matter expert during customer audits and regulatory inspections.\n\nSupport responses to engineering-related observations and commitments.\n\nEnsure engineering systems are maintained in an inspection-ready state.\n\nCAPA and Deviation resolution\n\nOperational Excellence\n\nIdentify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nSupport equipment reliability, energy reduction, cost savings, and productivity improvement programs.\n\nUtilize Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies to improve engineering performance.\n\nDevelop and monitor engineering KPIs related to reliability, maintenance, project execution, compliance, and cost performance.\n\nContractor & Vendor Management\n\nManage engineering contractors, consultants, and service providers.\n\nLead technical evaluations and selection of engineering equipment and services.\n\nEnsure contractor activities are performed safely and in accordance with GMP and site requirements.\n\nOther duties as assigned\n\nEducation & Experience\n\nRequired\n\nBachelor's Degree or Higher in Chemical Engineering,\n\nMinimum eight (8) years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.\n\nExperience leading engineering teams and technical professionals.\n\nExperience supporting GMP manufacturing facilities, utilities, and process equipment.\n\nExperience managing capital projects and engineering budgets.\n\nStrong knowledge of FDA, cGMP, OSHA, EPA, and applicable industry regulations.\n\nExperience with equipment qualification and validation programs.\n\nStrong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.\n\nPreferred\n\nAdvanced degree in Engineering, or additional degree Science, or Business.\n\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification.\n\nLean Six Sigma certification.\n\nExperience supporting HPAPI, API, or pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.\n\nExperience with automation, controls, and digital manufacturing technologies.\n\nCore Competencies\n\nEngineering Leadership\n\nStrategic Planning\n\nCapital Project Management\n\nFacilities & Utility Systems Management\n\nReliability Engineering & Asset Management\n\nGMP Compliance & Validation\n\nProcess Safety & Mechanical Integrity\n\nOperational Excellence (Lean Six Sigma)\n\nRoot Cause Analysis & Problem Solving\n\nBudget & Resource Management\n\nChange Management\n\nCross-Functional Leadership\n\nCommunication & Influence\n\nContractor & Vendor Management\n\nRegulatory Inspection & Customer Audit Support","company":"Ppl Pharma Solutions Riverview","rawCompany":"ppl 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We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.\n\nThis enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation.\n\nOur capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.\n\nFor more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com\n\nJob Title\n\nManager, Engineering\n\nJob Description\n\nPiramal Pharma Solutions’ HPAPI Research and Manufacturing facility (Ash Stevens, LLC), located in Riverview, Michigan, is seeking a qualified Manager, Engineering. The Manager, Facilities & Engineering is responsible for ensuring the reliability, compliance, safety, and operational readiness of site facilities, utilities, and manufacturing equipment within a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The position leads a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for project engineering, process engineering support, validation engineering, calibration, instrumentation & controls, facility engineering, and technical troubleshooting.\n\nThe Manager, Facilities & Engineering develops and executes the site capital plan, ensures the effectiveness of maintenance and reliability programs, supports regulatory and customer audits, and provides engineering leadership to enable safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations. 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