Facilities Lead

Liquidia•,

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Liquidia is deeply passionate and committed to the discovery, engineering, and development required to bring novel therapies to patients who need them most, and to the healthcare providers who care for them. Our current drive is toward improving the treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH). We will continue to combine our proprietary, innovative PRINT® Technology with new and established medications, offering the potential for both better precision and improved clinical outcomes. Our team members include some of the industry’s top scientists, clinicians, business strategists, engineers, and pharmaceutical executives. We work together to help people lead longer, healthier, and happier lives. The Facilities Lead will oversee and execute preventive maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role will manage facilities, systems, and equipment including the operational start-up of the new facility and initial qualifications. The position requires strong technical aptitude, organizational skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational readiness. The Facilities Lead will oversee and execute preventive maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role will manage facilities, systems, and equipment including the operational start-up of the new facility and initial qualifications. The position requires strong technical aptitude, organizational skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational readiness.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Engineering, Metrology, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience OR Associate’s degree with 8+ years of experience in metrology or equipment maintenance OR High School diploma with 10+ years of hands-on experience in calibration and PMs
Strong hands-on experience in preventative maintenance, knowledge of calibrations, and equipment troubleshooting
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Excellent organizational and scheduling skills
Ability to interpret, draft and revise technical manuals, work instructions, and SOPs
Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and lead small teams
Commitment to quality, integrity, and continuous improvement
Experience with HVAC, Clean utility systems, Compressed air, and Process gases required.
Experience with Building management systems, Environmental monitoring systems, process manufacturing systems and general facilities infrastructure required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) preferred
Experience with fluid coatings, UV curable materials, or printing technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform and document preventive maintenance (PMs) on manufacturing, facility, and laboratory equipment
Establish maintenance priorities and coordinate cross-functional activities with manufacturing, QC, QA, Operations, and external vendors to optimize equipment performance and minimize operational downtime
Develop and maintain a scheduling system for environmental monitoring, equipment testing, and recertifications.
Ensure all facilities activities comply with internal SOPs, GMP/GLP standards, and regulatory requirements.
Review and approve Engineering Turnover Packages (ETOPs) and asset acceptance documentation to ensure operational readiness and long-term maintainability
Coordinate with manufacturing, QC, QA, and facilities teams to minimize downtime and ensure timely execution of preventative maintenance tasks.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and escalate as needed for repair or replacement.
Support audits and inspections by providing documentation and demonstrating compliance.
Identify and implement process improvements related to equipment, and facility reliability.
Draft and manage deviations, CAPAs, investigations, and change controls related to metrology activities.
Train and mentor junior technicians in PM procedures.
Participate in GEMBA walks and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other leadership and facilities management responsibilities as assigned.