Engineering Line Lead

Engineering Line Lead MRINetwork Jobs
• Spokane, WA, US

Engineering Line Lead

Spokane, WA

Up to $180K+ total, Salary range $120K - $165K+ with 10% annual bonus.

Medical, Vision, Dental, 15 days vacation/sick time, 10 holidays, 401k match up to 4%.

YES – Lump sum bonus for relocation assistance.

Our client is a growing CDMO company in the Pharmaceutical Industry. They are part of a global parent company with sites in many countries and around 1,300 people at this site in Spokane, WA. This is an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) offering specialized Aseptic Sterile manufacturing, filling and lyophilization of drug products in Vials. Company culture is focused on innovation, collaboration and operational excellence.

Belong to the Plant Engineering group of around 60 technical people. This role will be responsible for the technical aspects of 1 of the 4 lines and will report to the Engineering Manager. Note 1:
The company recently completed their 3rd state‑of‑the‑art Sterile Liquid compounding & Vial Filling line and is currently expanding with a 4th line. Note 2:
The primary focus will be the technical and project engineering aspects of 1 complete filling line. Note 3:
Client will support transfer of existing H1B Visa for this permanent direct hire role, but will not sponsor for a new H1B visa.

The Engineering Line Lead position provides leadership, manufacturing support and coordination of the engineering department for CMO line specific projects.

This position ensures that contract projects, equipment functionality, compliance support, and capital expenditures are executed per Company management initiatives, compliance guidelines, the project management system, and the capital budget schedule. It is the responsibility of this position to ensure line specific compliance of the CMO equipment and team with state, local, and federal regulations. The role also ensures operations and projects are carried out under adherence to GEPs and cGMPs.

• Provide technical oversight and leadership to the engineering team roles responsible for their area of responsibility within the CMO Business Unit.
• Drive technical improvements and internal/external responses to equipment and facility observations.
• Manage capital project schedules and budgets.
• Assign and oversee engineering projects including internal capital, compliance, and contract manufacturing.
• Coordinate and supervise engineering resources to ensure adequate staffing for current and upcoming projects.
• Ensure designated area, equipment and engineering infrastructures are compliant with local, state, federal, and international regulatory agencies.
• Execute high level projects from conception, consistent with upper management objectives for business growth.
• Manage and execute facility and equipment updates to meet company growth and economic objectives.
• Support client audits and technical visits.
• Effectively communicate project status, constraints and current or potential issues to upper management.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical degree.
• 5+ years of Engineering Experience.
• 3+ years of Engineering experience in the Bio Pharma industry.
• 2+ years of Project Engineering/Management experience.
• Facility or Manufacturing Engineering Experience.
• MS Office suite experience (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Manufacturing engineering.
• Advanced degree or PE or PMP certification.
• Leadership or supervisory experience over junior engineers, technicians.
• Experience with PM Software – MS Project, design software – AutoCAD & ERP – SAP.
• Experience with Pharma sterile aseptic manufacturing, filling, Lyophilization.
• Interfacing with OEM equipment vendors, construction/consulting partners.

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