Associate Director Engineering

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Director Engineering to lead a team in optimizing manufacturing assets and capital improvement projects. This role requires a strong background in process improvement and compliance within a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will manage projects, ensure adherence to quality standards, and foster collaboration among teams. Join an innovative environment that values trust and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Significant delivery experience in regulated environments.
• Experience in taking new assets into commercial operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in project management and compliance.
• Manage budget responsibilities and optimize performance outcomes.

Skills

Collaboration

Project Management

Process Improvement

Education

Relevant technical/engineering degree

Chartered Engineer

Tools

DMAIC

Six Sigma

Job description

Job Title: Associate Director Engineering

Are you ready to lead a team of professional engineers in a dynamic and evolving environment? As an Associate Director Engineering, you'll provide technical and project management support across a portfolio of projects, focusing on process equipment for manufacturing assets and capital improvement resources.

You'll apply best practices and data-driven improvement techniques to optimize and stabilize equipment, ensuring robust and compliant design intent. Collaborate with Technical Leads, Engineering Leads, and Maintenance Managers to enhance compliance and asset robustness. Join the PET Engineering Team and be part of the Macclesfield Engineering Leadership Team.

Accountabilities:

1. Ethical conduct and compliance:
   • Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
   • Stay updated on relevant policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and codes of business.
   • Participate in training and know where to find necessary knowledge.
   • Apply policies and procedures effectively, seeking support when needed.
   • Do not permit exceptions to required procedures without prior approval.
2. Fiscal and financial awareness:
   • Manage budget responsibilities within compliance framework standards.
   • Adhere to financial tools and processes.
   • Track and control workforce and non-manpower spend within budget.
   • Improve PET costs awareness.
3. People management:
   • Optimize performance outcomes of direct reports.
   • Manage holiday cover, absence management, and O/T effectively.
   • Ensure quality performance management, personal development, and reward processes.
   • Coach for high performance and development.
   • Address underperformance promptly in line with AZ principles.
   • Lead the team effectively during times of change.
4. Engagement:
   • Stay informed about AstraZeneca's internal and external business environment.
   • Understand AstraZeneca's mission, strategy, objectives, priorities, products, and business model.
   • Set clear goals for the team and connect them to organizational success.
   • Promote open dialogue and effective communication within the team.
5. Compliance:
   • Monitor and maintain compliance with cGMP, SHE, SOX, and business procedures.
   • Ensure adherence to Quality & Compliance Standards for validation and change control.
6. Project and capital management:
   • Provide engineering project management support for asset improvement and capital investments.
   • Deliver priority improvements through data analysis.
   • Build strong networks with suppliers.
   • Sponsor compliance improvement projects.
7. Control Changes to the Production System, Asset Base, and Qualification/Validation Status.

• Manage change controls and projects that are technically complex or cross multiple areas.
• Support maintenance of qualified/validated asset status.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Significant & relevant delivery experience of assets & process improvement practices within a highly regulated environment.
• Chartered Engineer with an appropriate engineering institution (or equivalent).
• Relevant technical/engineering degree or relevant experience.
• DMAIC and associated tools.
• Experience taking new assets into commercial operation.
• Project experience.
• Excellent Collaborator Management.
• Experience of maintaining assets ensuring legal compliance.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Expertise in deploying process improvement in a highly regulated environment.
• Application of six sigma process.
• Green belt or higher.
• Pharma Aseptic experience on filling lines or packing.
• GMP exposure.

We work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office, balancing in-person collaboration with individual flexibility. Join us in our ambitious and innovative environment where trust, sustainability, and team empowerment drive our success. Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now to join our team!

Salary: Negotiable