Principal Consultant – Automation Engineering Manager

Principal Consultant – Automation Engineering Manager

We are seeking a Principal Consultant – Automation Engineering Manager to provide outstanding Project Strategy and Delivery.

Concuir is a team of Life Science consultants with a passion for making peoples’ lives better. We partner with Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Med Device clients to make a positive impact on the world via predictable project success.
Our mission is to improve the lives of our team, clients, and patients.

• Motivated to learn and grow
• Team oriented and culture conscious
• Recognized in the Life Science Industry for Outstanding Project Success

• 12–15 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device manufacturing within GAMP5-regulated environments
• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related discipline)
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related discipline required; advanced degree a plus)
• Demonstrated expertise in automation engineering, process systems, and/or facilities & utilities
• Strong experience leading large-scale capital projects and cross-functional programs
• Deep understanding of cGMP/cGxP requirements, regulatory expectations, and validation practices
• Experience with clean utilities (e.g., WFI, RO/DI systems) strongly preferred
• Proven success managing stakeholders, timelines, budgets, and risk in complex environments
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and influencing skills
• Ability to operate as both a strategic thinker and a hands‑on technical leader
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and elevate team performance

This individual will lead complex automation and engineering programs from concept through qualification and commercialization, guiding clients through scale‑up, facility implementation, and operational excellence initiatives. In this role, they will combine deep technical expertise, strategic insight, and client leadership to deliver measurable results. They will also play a key role in mentoring consultants, influencing client strategy, and shaping best practices across Concuir’s project portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and deliver large, complex capital and/or expense projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, influencing engineering, automation, and manufacturing strategies
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects or programs, with accountability for overall delivery and client satisfaction
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration across process engineering, quality, validation, and operations teams
• Provide technical leadership in automation systems, process equipment, utilities, and facility integration
• Lead technology transfers, facility expansions, and process scale‑ups for commercial manufacturing
• Oversee and contribute to cGMP documentation, including change controls, investigations, commissioning, and qualification protocols
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and specifications
• Lead troubleshooting, start‑up, and performance optimization of manufacturing systems
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building Concuir’s high‑performing consulting culture

• Full support and guidance of Concuir’s leadership team and business practices (Recruiting, HR, Operations, Client Relationships and Service Execution) to grow your team.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits as a full‑time Concuir employee: 100% employee covered medical, dental, and vision. Life insurance, short and long‑term disability, maternity / paternity leave, 401K matching, bonus compensation, commuter benefits, home office benefits, uncapped PTO, and more.

A reasonable estimate of the range for this role is $160,000 – $180,000 (DOE) + Quarterly Bonuses (3-10%). The compensation may vary and may be above or below provided range based on factors such as experience and expertise.

* Missing a few qualifications? Please feel free to apply and we will evaluate you at your experience level for other opportunities.

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