Engineering Transformation Senior Manager

Julphar; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company based in Ras al-Khaimah is seeking an Engineering Transformation Senior Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives for optimizing and digitalizing engineering operations. The role requires 7-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and expertise in Lean Six Sigma. You will spearhead transformation strategies, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance within the team. Competitive package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthy work environment

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience leading engineering transformation and maintenance strategy initiatives.
• Deep understanding of GMP, EHS, validation, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop transformation strategies aligned with company goals.
• Drive digitalization and continuous improvement within engineering.
• Lead cultural change initiatives focused on high-performance teams.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical decision-making

Strategic thinking

Predictive maintenance planning

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP inventory management tools

CMMS

Job description

At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.

Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.

Position Overview

The Engineering Transformation Senior Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional initiatives to modernize, optimize, and digitalize engineering and maintenance operations. This role ensures that pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities remain compliant, efficient, and aligned with global best practices in technology and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Transformation Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute transformation strategies aligned with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Drive innovation, digitalization, and continuous improvement within engineering and technical operations.
• Lead cultural change initiatives focused on agility, ownership, and high-performance teams.

Process Optimization & Lean Operations

• Analyze existing engineering and manufacturing workflows to identify inefficiencies.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Apply Quality by Design and risk-based methodologies across transformation projects.

Technology Integration & Industry 4.0

• Evaluate and implement advanced technologies (IoT, SCADA, MES, AI, digital twins).
• Lead the adoption of smart factory concepts.
• Promote end-to-end digital integration of engineering systems.

Maintenance Life Cycle Planning & Asset Management

• Design and lead the Engineering Maintenance Life Cycle Plan for utilities, equipment, and facilities.
• Oversee the entire asset lifecycle—from selection and commissioning to decommissioning.
• Integrate condition-based and predictive maintenance programs using modern diagnostics.
• Establish and monitor reliability KPIs: MTBF, MTTR, PM Compliance, OEE, and Maintenance Cost Ratio.
• Implement CMMS utilization for asset tracking, spare parts control, and KPI dashboards.
• Lead Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and risk-based maintenance (RBM) initiatives.

Engineering Inventory Control & Optimization

• Develop and implement inventory control strategies to optimize spare parts availability and reduce working capital.
• Conduct regular reviews of stock levels, critical spare parts, and reorder strategies to ensure operational readiness.
• Collaborate with procurement, maintenance, and finance teams to align inventory planning with equipment criticality and maintenance schedules.
• Utilize SAP inventory management tools for tracking consumption, forecasting demand, and identifying excess or obsolete stock.
• Establish KPIs such as Inventory Turnover, Service Level, and Stockout Rate for performance monitoring and reporting.

Project, Financial & Change Management

• Oversee engineering projects in alignment with regulatory, safety, and performance requirements.
• Support the development of CAPEX and OPEX justifications for transformation and maintenance investments.
• Ensure smooth integration of process changes, equipment upgrades, and technology deployments.
• Coordinate with QA, production, EHS, and external vendors for seamless project execution.

Team & Capability Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team committed to transformation excellence.
• Develop internal competencies in lean thinking, asset care, digital tools, and project management.
• Foster a collaborative and performance-driven culture.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and transformation thinking
• Engineering leadership and stakeholder management
• Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt)
• GMP compliance and quality risk management
• Predictive and preventive maintenance planning
• Industry 4.0 technologies and digital enablement
• Analytical decision-making and performance tracking
• CMMS and asset management systems
• Effective communication and changing leadership

Education

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience leading engineering transformation and maintenance strategy initiatives.
• Deep understanding of GMP, EHS, validation, and compliance frameworks.

Preferred Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) or Predictive Maintenance
• PMP or equivalent project leadership training

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.Julphar.net to read more about us and the journey of Julphar