Manufacturing Engineer III

Gilead Sciences • La Verne, CA

9h

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer III supports Gilead’s manufacturing engineering and asset management activities. The role administers and improves the electronic computerized maintenance management system (ECMMS), associated asset management processes, and engineering systems that support equipment performance and run time. It independently investigates complex manufacturing engineering issues and manages assigned engineering and system improvement projects from planning through completion.

The position works with Manufacturing, Packaging, Maintenance, Engineering, and other functions to address equipment, system, and operational issues. It maintains required engineering documentation, supports continuous improvement, monitors and reports technical performance metrics, and develops spare-parts inventory strategies. Responsibilities also include overseeing critical-component inventory and storeroom operations, applying reliability concepts such as OEE, MTBF, and root cause failure analysis, and complying with current GMP and applicable safety requirements.

The engineer provides mentorship and task leadership, leads or supports cross-functional project teams, exercises independent technical judgment, and evaluates the technical, operational, and business impacts of proposed changes. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline and at least five years of relevant engineering experience, or a master’s degree and at least three years of relevant engineering experience, are required. Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with at least 5 years of relevant engineering experience; or a master’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, practices, and industry standards.
• Working knowledge of aseptic processes, process controls, equipment design, and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to solve semi-complex to complex technical problems using data analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering software tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, quality, validation, maintenance, and supply chain functions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Reliability Engineering, Change Control, and CAPA.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Knowledge of GMP-regulated production environments and manufacturing process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, modification, administration, and maintenance of the ECMMS and associated asset management processes.
• Perform ECMMS administration, data processing, process improvement, and data validation activities.
• Maintain and improve engineering systems and processes that support equipment performance and run time.
• Independently investigate and resolve manufacturing engineering issues of complex scope.
• Manage assigned engineering and system improvement projects through completion, including planning, execution, and tracking.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams and coordinate with Manufacturing, Packaging, Maintenance, Engineering, and other functions to resolve equipment, system, and operational issues.
• Generate, review, and maintain engineering documentation supporting ECMMS, asset management, engineering activities, and system improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for engineering, maintenance, and asset management processes.
• Compile, monitor, and report technical performance metrics for engineering and maintenance activities.
• Develop and support spare-parts inventory management strategies aligned with asset management requirements.
• Oversee spare-parts and critical-component inventory management and storeroom operations, including inventory control, procurement, and vendor management.
• Apply engineering and reliability concepts, including equipment performance, OEE, MTBF, and root cause failure analysis, as applicable.
• Support activities in accordance with current GMP and applicable safety requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and provide task leadership on assigned projects.
• Lead or support cross-functional project teams and serve as a project lead within the engineering function.
• Develop engineering solutions and make technical recommendations using independent judgment.
• Evaluate technical, operational, and business impacts of proposed changes to support strategic decisions.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary stock-based long-term incentives; eligibility may vary by role.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored medical insurance.
• Company-sponsored dental insurance.
• Company-sponsored vision insurance.
• Company-sponsored life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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