Careers|CURIA-posted 6 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Albuquerque, NM
1,001-5,000 employees

The Director of Engineering and Maintenance is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and management of the Engineering Department, including the design, justification, installation, maintenance, and disposal of equipment for facilities, production, and utilities. This role oversees all environmental, health, and safety initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agency requirements and internal company policies. The Director manages all operational aspects of the department, including productivity, cost control, continuous improvement, and daily business processes, while ensuring compliance with cGMP, corporate SOPs, and safety guidelines. This position is accountable for ensuring that all Engineering personnel are properly trained and aligned with department and company goals. The Director is responsible for effective employee relations, including hiring, performance management, discipline, and recognition, and ensures the optimal allocation of human capital resources. Additionally, the Director represents the company in FDA audits and regulatory inquiries and is responsible for developing and achieving the department’s annual operational budget.

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Engineering and Maintenance Department, including oversight of equipment design, installation, maintenance, and disposal for facilities, production, and utilities.
  • Lead and manage environmental, health, safety, and compliance initiatives to ensure full adherence to regulatory requirements, cGMP standards, and internal policies.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
  • Develop and manage the department’s annual operational and capital budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and resource allocation.
  • Establish and monitor departmental KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to optimize system performance, reliability, and regulatory readiness.
  • Ensure that all personnel are appropriately trained and qualified to perform their duties, maintaining documentation in accordance with regulatory expectations.
  • Recruit, coach, and develop engineering staff; manage performance, provide mentorship, and implement effective employee relations strategies.
  • Serve as the primary engineering representative during internal and external audits, including FDA inspections, and provide timely resolution of audit observations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, EHS, and other departments to support facility readiness and long-term strategic planning.
  • Ensure engineering projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining a high standard of quality and compliance.
  • Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance.
  • Maintain up to date trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical engineering and maintenance, with a strong background in manufacturing operations and business support functions.
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a professional management role.
  • Minimum of five (5) years in aseptic processing.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
  • Proficient in executing arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across various units of measurement.
  • Strong grasp of algebraic and geometric principles.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
  • Strong technical foundation and proven capability in effectively utilizing diverse software tools.
  • Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment).
  • Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment).
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Education reimbursement.
  • 401K program with matching contributions.
  • Learning platform.
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