Facilities Engineering Manager
Job in
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listed on 2026-07-10
Listing for:
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-10
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Management, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Boston, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
July 20, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
REQ-29541
** Job Description
**** JOB*
* ** TITLE**: Facilities Engineering Manager
** LOCATION**: 50 Northern Ave., Boston, Massachusetts 02210
** OPENINGS:
** 1
* * DUTIES:
*** Lead engineering efforts across clean utilities, equipment, and infrastructure for multiple sites and functions, spanning all project phases including conceptual design, detailed design, construction, startup, commissioning, validation, and ongoing operations.
* Facilitate and perform design and technical reviews for complex, regulated capital projects with emphasis on efficiency, compliance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
* Drive multi-site engineering standardization by authoring specifications, design guidelines, and policies that serve as benchmarks for capital projects and operations.
* Manage cross-functional teams including in-house staff, scientific partners, and seasonal consultants to execute critical commissioning and validation projects.
* Perform specialized engineering assessments for advanced manufacturing, QC, and R&D capital equipment with unique expertise in cell and gene therapy (CGT), oral solid dosage (OSD), and medical devices.
* Ensure alignment with FDA, NFPA, OSHA, EMA, and MHRA requirements, serving as a subject matter expert who interprets evolving regulations and proactively embeds compliance strategies into facility and equipment design.
* Lead hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety reviews for pharmaceutical facilities and equipment, applying risk management principles to protect patient safety, ensure product quality, and safeguard operations.
* Champion sustainability initiatives, driving energy reduction, carbon emissions reduction, and green engineering improvements across facilities and equipment.
* Integrate digital engineering tools (BIM, Revit) to modernize facility design, optimize performance, and support predictive maintenance.
* Bridge science, engineering, and business strategy, ensuring facilities and equipment are future-ready and adaptable to evolving scientific and technological advancements.
* Standardize and transfer engineering best practices across multiple sites, improving efficiency, cost savings, and consistency across diverse modalities.
* Coordinate critical project documentation, including Engineering Turnover Packages (ETOP), BIM/Revit deliverables, and integration into facility management systems, ensuring long-term operational readiness.
* Support leadership in shaping the strategic value proposition of Engineering, advancing innovation and ensuring capital investments align with long-term business and scientific growth objectives.
** REQUIREMENTS:
** Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Engineering or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Facilities Engineering Manager-related occupation.
Position requires demonstrable experience in the following:
* Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM (Building Information Modeling) for facility design, documentation, and integration into facility management systems.
* Expertise in URS, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols; skilled in commissioning scripts, validation protocols, and turnover packages (ETOP) for GMP-regulated facilities.
* Advanced application of PHA, HAZOP, and Risk Assessment principles to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks in pharmaceutical operations.
* Deep knowledge of FDA, EMA, MHRA, OSHA, NFPA, and ISPE Baseline Guides, with the ability to interpret evolving regulations and embed compliance strategies into design and operations.
* Specialized expertise in WFI (Water for Injection), Clean Steam, HVAC, Compressed Air, Process Gases, and Purified Water Systems; experienced in capacity modeling, troubleshooting, and system impact assessments.
* Hands-on experience with CGT (aseptic processing, isolators), OSD (unit operations and continuous processing lines), and medical…
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