Engineering Manager

Regional Engineering Manager – Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Company Overview: Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) is a global contract development and manufacturing organization offering end‑to‑end solutions across the drug life cycle. PPS serves clients through a network of facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia, specializing in development and manufacturing of APIs, biologics, and advanced specialty products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all Engineering activities and maintain a work environment in accordance with cGMP, Environmental, Health & Safety legislation and internal procedures.
• Implement and ensure compliance with relevant Safe Systems of Work and associated SOPs (e.g., Control of Contractors, Permit to Work, Safe Isolation, Risk Assessment).
• Lead, motivate and inspire individuals and team—hold self and team accountable for results.
• Facilitate daily meetings; identify priorities and direct team members accordingly.
• Represent Engineering at inter‑departmental meetings, interact and communicate effectively.
• Actively drive Continuous Improvement using Lean tools and principles, reducing waste and improving yield and uptime.
• Instill a proactive approach to problem solving; own/delegate faults and problems driving timely resolutions, record, review and analyse historical data, encourage team to seek a better way.
• Lead/delegate and oversee departmental initiatives & capex projects, delivering on time and on budget.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during client and regulatory audits and inspections.
• Progress all quality records and Health & Safety actions within agreed timelines.
• Manage and oversee routine scheduling and forward planning requirements.
• Develop Engineering staff, ensuring appropriate competencies and behaviours in line with company values; identify skills gaps and source suitable training or development.
• Performance management—set objectives and appraise direct reports in line with expectations, complete regular 1‑to‑1 meetings.
• Manage absence, disciplinary and performance‑related problems.
• Be flexible, willing to support business overtime and out‑of‑hours requirements.
• Perform any duties reasonably requested by the company from time to time.
• Deputise for Engineering HOD when required.

Qualifications &

Competencies:

• Recognized, relevant Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and leadership qualifications.
• Environmental, Health & Safety trained.
• Basic understanding of project management principles required to succeed.
• Experience leading/supervising a multi‑discipline Engineering or technical team.
• Knowledge and experience of Pharmaceutical/Biochemistry cGMP‑related process industry.
• Understands quality compliance, validation, regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Working knowledge of asset and equipment management, cost of ownership, etc.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively internally and with other departments and stakeholders.
• Delegates when required and coaches or develops where appropriate.
• Solution driven, proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Inspires individuals and team to identify, anticipate and resolve faults or complex technical problems.
• Organised, structured approach and able to coordinate others to plan ahead.
• Understands and fully utilises the capabilities of their team, developing individuals accordingly.
• Demonstrates the correct behaviours in line with company values, success factors and cultural priorities.
• Is mindful and cognisant of the needs, emotions and priorities of others.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Piramal Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, or other legally protected characteristics.

Employment decisions are based on merit, considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. All applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions, including reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and individuals with needs related to religious observance or practice.