Sr. Manager Engineering; Facilities

Senior Manager Engineering

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• Engineering and Utility Systems Leadership
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and technical direction to a team of Facilities & Engineering professionals responsible for plant utilities, HVAC, building automation systems, electrical distribution, refrigeration systems and facility infrastructure.
  • Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of utility and facility systems supporting commercial packaging manufacturing.
  • Develop and implement engineering strategies that improve asset reliability, operational performance, and lifecycle sustainability.
  • Partner closely with Reliability Engineering to drive asset performance, condition-based monitoring, predictive maintenance strategies, and risk reduction initiatives.
  • Serve as the engineering owner for critical utility and facility systems, ensuring robust lifecycle management and system performance.
• Operational Excellence and Reliability
  • Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability, system availability, and operational efficiency across site infrastructure.
  • Utilize performance metrics and engineering data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
  • Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for significant utility, facility, or infrastructure events.
  • Support the development and implementation of reliability-centered maintenance and asset management strategies.
  • Foster a culture of operational excellence through Lean, Continuous Improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Compliance and Inspection Readiness
  • Ensure utility systems operate in accordance with cGMP, regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Maintain a state of inspection readiness and support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and partner visits.
  • Ensure engineering documentation, procedures, change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and maintenance practices remain compliant and effective.
  • Collaborate with Quality and Validation organizations to support qualification, requalification, and ongoing compliance activities.
• Capital Projects and Asset Lifecycle Management
  • Support site capital investment planning and execution related to utility, facility, and infrastructure systems.
  • Provide engineering oversight for facility upgrades, expansions, equipment replacements, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
  • Drive long-range asset lifecycle planning and support Amgen’s Global Lifecycle Asset Management programs.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful startup, commissioning, qualification, and operational integration of new assets.
• Sustainability and Business Operations
  • Lead sustainability initiatives supporting Amgen’s environmental and energy reduction commitments.
  • Support utility forecasting, operating budgets, capital planning, and resource allocation activities.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to optimize utility consumption, operational efficiency, and infrastructure performance.
  • Ensure business continuity through proactive infrastructure planning, risk management, and contingency preparedness.
• People Leadership
  • Build, develop, and retain a high-performing engineering organization.
  • Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.
  • Foster a collaborative culture focused on safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Drive engagement and technical capability development across the Facilities & Engineering organization.

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Engineering experience
• Master’s degree and 6 years of Engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Engineering experience
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Engineering experience
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Engineering experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Facilities, Utilities, Engineering, Reliability, or related technical functions.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
• Experience with in pharmaceutical,…