Engineering Manager

Amneal • Chicago, IL

11d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager at Kashiv BioSciences, LLC, in Chicago, Illinois, manages and supervises several departments within the engineering function. The role plans and directs developmental engineering activities, including reliability standards, mechanical systems and equipment, and research and technical design. It maintains the plant’s current footprint and plans for future needs, oversees preventive maintenance, maintains equipment drawings and specifications, and pursues cost-effective equipment and facility upgrades. The manager also leads Lean Manufacturing efforts and recommends equipment modifications or replacements when operating standards are not met.

The position oversees personnel and resources, provides guidance to subordinates, and manages engineering projects from design through qualification, depending on experience and skill set. It works with management and employees across departments, supports business objectives, and ensures compliance with FDA and EU regulations. The role also participates in health, safety, and environmental programs and maintains awareness of equipment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Microbiology laboratories.

The position is based in Chicago, IL. Occasional travel may be required for vendor-site equipment factory acceptance tests or other business needs, for trips lasting up to two weeks; international travel is also possible. The salary range is $120,000–$150,000 per year. The role also offers short-term incentive opportunities, such as a bonus or performance-based award, and a long-term incentive award, such as restricted stock units, within the first 12 months. Eligible positions receive a flexible benefits program that includes health and insurance benefits, a significant 401(k) matching contribution, and employee well-being programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device setting.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Technical problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and stressful situations.
• Ability to think quickly and use logical and mathematical reasoning.
• Technical reading interpretation skills and technical writing proficiency.
• Ability to self-train.
• Ability to travel occasionally for equipment factory acceptance tests at vendor sites or other business needs, for trips lasting up to two weeks at a time; potential for international travel.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company policies and standards.
• Plan, direct, and implement developmental engineering functions, including reliability standards, mechanical systems and equipment activities, and research and technical design activities.
• Ensure processes minimize health and safety risks.
• Develop and maintain the Engineering Change System.
• Maintain responsibility for the plant’s current footprint and understand future footprint requirements based on business needs.
• Determine preventive maintenance standards for new equipment; plan, direct, document, and analyze periodic preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain and update drawings and specifications for all equipment.
• Research and implement cost-effective equipment and facility upgrades.
• Manage Lean Manufacturing methodologies for current, new, and transferred programs.
• Recommend and initiate modifications or replacement of equipment that fails to meet operating standards.
• Participate in the Health, Safety, and Environmental program, following applicable policies, procedures, work instructions, safety rules, observation audits, regulatory compliance requirements, environmental awareness initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement activities.
• Keep current with advances in control technology and safe work practices.
• Understand, manage, and maintain awareness of equipment within Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Microbiology laboratories.
• Manage feasibility studies to determine whether designs can function as intended.
• Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to support efficient operation of the engineering function.
• Provide guidance to subordinates within established company policies.
• Determine how to use resources effectively to meet schedules and goals, based on assigned objectives.
• Recommend policy changes and establish operating procedures as needed.
• Interact with management and employees across departments to resolve issues and support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and EU regulations.
• Perform gap analyses and provide recommendations for existing qualifications.
• Manage engineering projects from design through qualification, depending on experience and skill set.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award.
• Long-term incentive award, such as restricted stock units, within the first 12 months.
• Flexible benefits program for eligible positions.
• Health and insurance benefits.
• Significant 401(k) matching contribution.
• Employee well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager