Associate Director Engineering

Jubilant Pharma, LLC; Spokane, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier in Spokane, WA, seeks an Associate Director Engineering to lead a team of engineers responsible for aseptic filling equipment design, installation, and qualification, ensuring cGMP compliance.

You will manage end-to-end projects, define technical requirements, collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Validation, oversee IQ/OQ/PQ, and mentor 10-15 engineers while ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 12+ years in pharmaceutical engineering, with at least 3 years in aseptic filling equipment projects.
• 5 years management of technical personnel.
• Proven track record of on time equipment design, installation, and qualification under cGMP.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic processing, isolator technology, and lyophilization.
• Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH) and ISPE.
• Ability to read CAD drawings, P&IDs, I&C documents, controls logic and hardware architecture.
• Strong mentoring skills.
• Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel & SAP)

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end engineering projects for aseptic filling systems, isolators, lyophilizers, and component preparation equipment including concept design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Define technical requirements for filling lines, filling assemblies, isolators, lyophilizers, component preparation equipment, product and diluent vessels and associated SCADA components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Validation) to ensure equipment meets process and regulatory needs.
• Oversee equipment installation and integration into existing facilities.
• Lead IQ/OQ/PQ activities in alignment with validation protocols and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and review URS, FAT/SAT reports, and qualification protocols.
• Own equipment related deviation and CAPA investigation and remediation.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 10-15 technical engineers.
• Quality, select and manage equipment suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Technical documentation

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Associate Director Engineering

Posting Start Date: 10/12/26

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing — And Build What’s Next

As Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers — This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you’ll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter — and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well‑being shouldn’t have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas — you belong here.

Job Description:

The Engineering Associate Director will lead a team of technical professionals responsible for the design, installation, qualification, and ongoing operational improvement of state-of-the-art aseptic filling equipment for liquid and lyophilized pharmaceutical products. This role ensures compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and

Project Leadership:

• Manage end-to-end engineering projects for aseptic filling systems, isolators, lyophilizers, and component preparation equipment including concept design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.

Design & Specifications:

• Define technical requirements for filling lines, filling assemblies, isolators, lyophilizers, component preparation equipment, product and diluent vessels and associated SCADA components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Validation) to ensure equipment meets process and regulatory needs.

Installation & Qualification:

• Oversee equipment installation and integration into existing facilities.
• Lead IQ/OQ/PQ activities in alignment with validation protocols and regulatory standards.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure adherence to global regulatory requirements and guidelines for aseptic processing and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation, including URS, FAT/SAT reports, and qualification protocols.
• Own equipment related deviation and CAPA investigation and remediation.

Team Management:

• Supervise and mentor a team of 10-15 technical engineers.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Vendor Management:

• Quality, select and manage equipment suppliers and contractors.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of equipment and services. industry best practices while driving reliability, innovation and efficiency in sterile manufacturing operations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BS in: Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 12+ years in pharmaceutical engineering, with at least 3 years in aseptic filling equipment projects.
• 5 years management technical personnel.
• Proven track record of on time equipment design, installation, and qualification under cGMP guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic processing, isolator technology, and lyophilization.
• Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH) and related industry guidelines such as ISPE.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents of all types such as CAD drawings, P&IDs, I&C documents, controls logic and hardware architecture
• Strong mentoring skills
• Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel & SAP)

Preferred:

• ISPE GAMP Essentials
• ISPE Good Engineering Practices
• ISPE Biopharmaceutical Essentials
• Parenteral Drug Association Aseptic Processing
• Parenteral Drug Association Annex 1
• Parenteral Drug Association Manage your Isolator for Aseptic Processing
• PMI Project Management Professional
• ISA CAP
• Experience with automated filling lines and robotics.
• Knowledge of cleanroom design and environmental monitoring systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Working Environment:

• Exposure to Allergens
• Working in Aseptic Areas

Location: Spokane, WA — On Site, Full‑Time

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One — Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage: $141,900 – $227,000annually, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don’t believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing

We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.