Associate Director of Facilities Engineering

WHO?

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Facilities Engineering to lead the facilities and utilities engineering organization for a high-compliance pharmaceutical manufacturing/CDMO site. This strategic leadership role is accountable for developing and executing a robust facilities engineering strategy that ensures compliant, reliable, safe, and cost-effective infrastructure supporting manufacturing, labs, utilities, and corporate facilities.

• Define and implement long-term facilities engineering strategy aligned with corporate goals.
• Lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams including engineering, maintenance, calibration, and contractors.
• Ensure full compliance with cGMP, FDA/EMA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance programs for critical utilities and infrastructure.
• Lead capital projects including expansions, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
• Manage facilities budgets, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives.
• Serve as site representative during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, EHS, and Supply Chain.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in pharmaceutical/CDMO or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in GMP-compliant facility operations and utilities systems (HVAC, WFI, clean steam, power).
• Demonstrated success leading capital projects and reliability programs.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audit readiness.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Paid time off, based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match up, vested immediately
• Choice of health & wellness plans
• FSA and HSA options
• Onsite wellness facility
• Employee engagement activities; food trucks, monthly luncheons, fundraising events, team building competitions, offsite celebrations

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Lead Candidate wholeheartedly supports Equality and Diversity in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.