Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Job Kankakee area,Illinois USA,Engineering

Position Purpose

The Head of Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance is a strategic leader responsible for the reliability and lifecycle management of manufacturing assets within the biopharmaceutical sector. The role oversees Calibration & Metrology Engineering, Manufacturing Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Production/System Owner Engineering, and Shutdown Planning & Scheduling, ensuring equipment readiness and compliance with regulatory standards.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to:

Engineering & Maintenance Site Head

Direct reports:
Engineers, Maintenance, Calibrations, Shutdown Planner

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Engineering Leadership

Develop and implement the site engineering and maintenance strategy aligned with CSL enterprise objectives, ensuring optimal asset performance and lifecycle management.
Lead and develop a high‑performing organization, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Direct all aspects of manufacturing engineering and maintenance, including technical support, project management, emergency response, on‑call, troubleshooting, and corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance.
Support the development and implementation of multi‑year strategic plans, capital investment roadmaps, and operational readiness programs for all global sites.
Support capital projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from conception and planning to execution and commissioning, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Strategy, Reliability & Asset Management

Execute enterprise‑level reliability strategies (RCM, FMEA, PdM, CMMS optimization).
Enhance asset accessibility, maximize operational uptime, and optimize overall cost performance throughout lifecycle.
Analyze equipment failures and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Establish asset health monitoring and performance metrics.

Continuous Improvement

Drive initiatives leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability‑centered methodologies.
Identify opportunities for automation, digitization, and predictive maintenance to enhance efficiency.
Create and monitor KPIs for engineering activities, and develop dashboards to visualize these metrics.

Capital Projects & Technical Execution

Support site capital projects, including equipment installation and AMP upgrades.
Oversee planning and execution of site shutdowns and turnarounds, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, cost, and safety requirements.
Ensure proper design, qualification, and handover of assets to engineering and maintenance operations.

Quality Management & Regulatory Compliance

Implement quality management procedures within manufacturing engineering and maintenance, focusing on cGMP and GEP requirements.
Ensure assets and services are compliant with GMP and regulatory standards, managing deviations, investigations, and corrective and preventive actions.
Represent the function in regulatory inspections and audits, maintaining audit readiness.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, MS&T, EHS, and Supply Chain to support production goals and resolve technical challenges.
Engage with global and regional leadership and peers at other sites to align strategies with broader business goals.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse, cross‑functional team of engineers, maintenance professionals, and quality specialists.
Foster a positive, equitable, and inclusive environment, emphasizing CSL values.
Develop succession plans and talent pipelines for organizational resilience.

Other Duties

Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor, Global Leadership Team, or authorized leaders to support evolving business needs.

Position Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biochemical, or related discipline).
Experience:

12+ years of engineering experience in Biotech, Pharma, or regulated life sciences; 8+ years leading engineers or technical teams.
Knowledge: GMP, validation, and regulatory expectations; reliability engineering, maintenance strategies, and CMMS systems;
Six Sigma/Lean principles; biotech manufacturing processes (upstream/downstream/fill‑finish); automation and digital systems.
Financial:
High‑level budgetary responsibilities and ROI orientation.
Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; excellent communication; innovation, leadership, technical expertise, data‑driven decision making, change leadership, cross‑cultural collaboration, financial acumen, and commitment to CSL values.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $199,000 – $244,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit

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