Manager, Engineering (Automation)

Fresenius Kabi•Wilson, NC

About The Position

The Manager, Engineering (Automation) manages, trains, and leads the site automation team to ensure efficient design, installation, start-up, documentation, maintenance, modification, and automation of site systems. The role directly manages Automation Engineers and interns, supporting regulatory and company policy compliance while advancing plant quality, operational efficiency, capacity, capability, and modernization. The manager oversees day-to-day automation department operations and provides leadership through mentoring, coaching, and staff development. The role supports engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, operations, and facility activities; manages process and building controls and computerized systems in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP); and leads improvements and cross-functional projects involving new or upgraded manufacturing lines and automation systems. The position also manages vendors, contractors, departmental and capital budgets, lifecycle documentation, and system documentation. It supports audit and regulatory responses and maintains compliance with cGMP, OSHA, DEC, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 45001 requirements. The listed salary range is $90,816–$126,991, and the position is eligible for a bonus plan with a target of 10% of base salary. The employer describes the role as at-will employment.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage successful day-to-day operations of the site automation department.
Direct, mentor, coach, and develop team members to support professional growth and improved job performance.
Ensure day-to-day support for engineering, manufacturing, and facility operations.
Assist maintenance and operations teams with problem solving and process improvements.
Manage process and building controls, automation, and computerized systems in compliance with cGMP.
Continuously improve automated processes, building controls, and computerized systems.
Lead and support cross-functional teams designing and installing new or upgraded manufacturing lines and automation systems.
Manage equipment and system vendors, service providers, and contractors.
Manage departmental and capital budgets.
Manage preparation and approval of lifecycle documentation for new and upgraded equipment, facilities, and utilities.
Maintain cGMP, OSHA, and DEC compliance through SOPs and applicable governmental regulations.
Review final documentation packages for major plant systems, including utility systems, filling and packaging operations, steam sterilizers, and process washers.
Participate in and resolve audit and regulatory deficiencies.
Hire, develop, organize, and lead staff.
Establish and implement appropriate engineering staff training requirements.
Review and approve deviation investigations.
Ensure department personnel understand the Environmental Management and Energy Management Systems and promote continual improvement, taking accountability for their effectiveness under ISO 14001 and ISO 50001.
Ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements under ISO 14001 are met.
Ensure Energy Management requirements under ISO 50001 are met.
Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements under ISO 45001.