Facilities Engineer II

Afton Scientific is a privately held, PE-backed sterile fill‑finish contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. For over 20 years, Afton has provided aseptic manufacturing services for biologics and small‑molecule injectables, supporting clients from clinical trials through commercial supply. The company operates FDA‑inspected, cGMP‑compliant manufacturing facilities and is currently executing a $200M+ expansion (Avon IV) that will add high‑speed isolator‑based filling lines and significantly increase capacity.

Afton serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies across oncology, metabolic/obesity therapeutics, immunology, infectious disease, and rare disease markets. Our location in central Virginia places us within a one‑day drive of approximately 50% of the U.S. population, a strategic advantage for cold‑chain and time‑sensitive pharmaceutical logistics.

The Facilities Engineer II plays a key role in ensuring compliant operations within a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This position provides hands‑on support across a broad range of service areas involving pharmaceutical process equipment, including, but not limited to fill lines, isolators, parts washers, autoclaves, and other production‑related machinery. Working in a highly technical setting, Facilities Engineer IV must have experience maintaining safe, reliable production activities.

The role requires strong critical‑thinking skills and the ability to evaluate business impacts before acting, helping prevent unintended outcomes such as safety incidents, equipment failures, or other operational risks. The position also demands sound independent judgment and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, small‑company environment where priorities can shift quickly. The ideal candidate has a proven history of delivering results in a fast‑paced sterile manufacturing setting, while fostering a positive mindset and contributing to a strong, collaborative team culture.