Engineering Manager - Process Equipment & Manufacturing Projects

Grifols•Clayton, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The candidate will be manager of the East Coast Applied Process group in the Clayton, NC capital projects engineering department. The manager will strategically execute the design, procurement and implementation of process equipment to meet process requirements provided by the Global Process Group supporting Clayton, Montreal and Los Angeles sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field of study required.
Professional registration and/or certifications, as appropriate.
Minimum of 10 years of comprehensive engineering experience in a medium-sized organization
Biotech or Chemical industry experience preferred.
15+ years of engineering experience preferred, including demonstrated leadership experience in technical and/or people management roles.
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day.
Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Occasionally walks.
Occasionally bends and twists neck.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs.
Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States.
Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals.
Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups.
Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.
Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
Experience with plasma or protein processing
Experience with hygienic welding of stainless steel
Experience in fabrication, mechanics or other hands-on technical experience
Experience using CAD software such as Solidworks, AutoCAD, REVIT, Navisworks or Plant 3D
Microsoft based software including Word, Excel, Project

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic plan for purchasing/fabricating process equipment for new or remodeled manufacturing processing areas or facilities in the United States and Canada.
Responsible for user requirements, design, budget, procurement, construction, factory acceptance test plans and commissioning plans of process equipment and facilities leading to successful process validation and licensure.
Prepare bid requests and evaluate proposals to select vendors/contractors.
The manager would oversee contractors during construction & installation.
As manager of the fabrication shop, manage the resources of two skid designers and two welders to fabricate custom process skids including mechanical/electrical completion, FAT, TOPs and onsite commissioning.
Responsible for safety, OSHA, regulatory and/or environmental compliance of projects.
Using Jira and Microsoft Project, prepare schedules, communicate progress of projects weekly
Work effectively in interdepartmental and international teams
Responsible for the recruitment, training, evaluation and development of employees.
Professional development includes working towards completing professional licenses and advance levels of education.