Director, Engineering and Maintenance

Siegfried•Irvine, CA

4d•$200,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Expect to grow", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents. As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive. Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment. Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact. Your Role: The Director of Engineering and Maintenance will have a vast understanding of engineering, engineering management, manufacturing, quality assurance, automation engineering, maintenance management in pharmaceutical , major CAPEX Site Project approval and execution and maintenance in close collaboration with all the relevant stakeholders. Definition, integration, and coordination of the medium and long-term strategic roadmap in accordance with the strategic vision of the site. Development and facilitation of effective governance structures at the site level, establishing robust processes to track, analyze and monitor measures of operational performance. Must have very strong technical credentials and also have the ability to manage and develop the people and functions that are part of the Engineering department. The Director of Engineering and Maintenance must also work closely with site initiatives for facility, equipment acquisition, site modifications, and qualifications. The role is member of the Site Lead Team.

Requirements

Ability to function well in a team environment.
Requires extensive interfacing with manufacturers of equipment and vendors of diverse educational backgrounds.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must interface well cross functionally.
Strong well-rounded engineering and project management experience.
Superior analytical and computer skills.
Capable of using good reason and judgment to make and defend recommendations.
Proficient in computer skills, with Windows, Word, Excel, AutoCAD 14, Solid Works, Microsoft Project etc.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent
15 years engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry
7 or more years’ experience in managing an engineering team, and maintenance and facility management.
>5 years of GMP experience, including aseptic processes and clean utilities
Demonstrated responsibility for CapEx and maintenance budgets > $3M

Responsibilities

Accomplishment of investment projects according to customer's 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.
Accomplishment of investment projects according to customers' needs (time, cost, functionality)
Minimization of 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 process 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.
Evaluates testing and manufacturing equipment in order to purchase or to make recommendations for purchase of equipment to be used in Manufacturing.
To ensure availability of competent, high performing people and managing the engineering talent pool.
To stay abreast of current and newly emerging technologies to ensure that appropriate manufacturing techniques are utilized to manufacture high volume, high yield and high value products in aseptic operations.
Any and all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Responsible for the maintenance strategy, equipment reliability and KPIs.
As a member of SLT, periodically report progress status of key Site actions and key plant initiatives.
Ensure robust integration of site strategy with corporate programs.
Ensure the sharing and leverage of best practice/ expertise in site and with other plants