Engineering Head

Progressive Laboratories; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Laboratories seeks an Engineering Manager to oversee the design, layout, and operation of production lines and facility systems to support toll manufacturing.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance (GMP, FDA/BAI), preventive maintenance, CAPEX project management, and leadership of the engineering team. Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and licensed Professional Engineer status.
• 3–5 years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing, with 2–3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, animal health, veterinary products, or related regulated manufacturing is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA/BAI requirements and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, layout and operation of production lines, process equipment, and facility systems to support toll manufacturing.
• Ensure facilities meet cGMP and regulatory requirements applicable to animal health products.
• Develop and drive preventive/predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and manage CAPEX.
• Lead capital projects, scope management, timelines, budgets, and ensure qualification/validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) before turnover.
• Mentor engineering and maintenance teams, uphold safety culture, and support internal/external audits.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

CAPEX management

GMP knowledge

Vendor management

ValidationIQ/OQ/PQ

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Mechanical Engineer

Job description

• Oversee the engineering design, layout, and operation of production lines, process equipment, and facility systems (HVAC, water treatment, compressed air, boilers, electrical distribution) to support uninterrupted toll manufacturing operations.
• Ensure equipment and facilities meet current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), FDA/BAI, and other regulatory requirements applicable to animal health and veterinary product manufacturing.
• Manage energy efficiency, utilities consumption, and sustainability initiatives across plant operations.

2. Maintenance & Reliability

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve a preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) program for all production, packaging, and facility equipment.
• Drive initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime and equipment failures.
• Oversee spare parts inventory management, ensuring critical spares are available while optimizing carrying costs.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for major equipment breakdowns and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Manage maintenance budgets, contractor/vendor relationships, and service level agreements for outsourced maintenance work.

3. Projects & CAPEX Management

• Lead capital expenditure planning, justification, and execution for new equipment installation, facility expansion, and process improvement projects.
• Manage project scope, timeline, budget, and quality for engineering projects from feasibility through commissioning and validation.
• Coordinate with external contractors, equipment suppliers, and regulatory bodies on facility upgrades, new line installations, and expansion initiatives.
• Conduct cost-benefit and ROI analyses for proposed capital projects and present recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure all new installations and modifications undergo proper validation/qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) before turnover to operations.

4. Leadership, Safety & Compliance

• Build, mentor, and manage the engineering and maintenance team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with occupational health and safety (OSH) standards, environmental regulations, and internal safety protocols across all engineering activities.
• Support internal and external audits (regulatory, quality, safety) related to facilities and engineering systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Admin and Security.
• Prepare and present engineering performance reports, budgets, and project updates to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Must be a Licensed Mechaninacl Engineer
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, animal health, veterinary products, feed manufacturing, or a related regulated manufacturing industry is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience managing preventive maintenance programs, capital projects, and cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of GMP, FDA/BAI regulatory requirements, and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) is highly desirable.
• Strong project management skills; PMP certification is a plus.